Pediatric Physician Assistant
Company: Kindcare Pediatric Center
Location: Passaic
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Excellent opportunity for a full time or part time pediatric
Physician Assistant to join a growing and stable private practice
located in northeastern, New Jersey. We offer a friendly and caring
environment and an excellent supportive team. Bilingual (Spanish)
strongly preferred and NJ license is a must. SALARY negotiable,
based on experience and knowledge, along with other incentives.
Working schedule includes days, evenings, Saturdays and hospital
rounds when needed. EMR system in place: currently utilizing
Eclinicals Works. Please contact office manager: Evelyn de la Cruz
for further informationDUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides comprehensive examination, screening,
health education, and treatment of patients within scope of
practice using a systematic approach to history and physical
appraisal of the patient.Examines the patient, performs
comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical
data, including health history and results of physical
examination.Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets
test results for deviations from normal.Performs therapeutic
procedures, such as injections, immunizations, and managing
infections,.Develops and implements patient comprehensive
management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision
of continuity of care.Prescribes drugs according to licensed
prescriptive authority, dispenses supplies and prescribes other
treatments (e.g. physical therapy) to aid in the management of
acute and chronic health problems.Instructs and counsels patients
regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic
regimens.Establishes a collaborative relationship with other
medical providers and specialists; determines need for consultation
and assists in medical care treatment provided at the direction of
other specialists.Documents and maintains patient records of
services provided according to program standardsParticipates in
education of graduate nursing students as assigned.KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge and skills for the provision of
direct patient care in the practice of primary health
care.Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to patient
care and to community health centers.Knowledge of the structure and
function of community health centers.Skill in communicating
effectively with patients and their families.Skill in establishing
and maintaining effective working relationships with other
employees, patients and the publicAbility to multitask and solve
problems while maintaining a calm demeanor.MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Graduation from an accredited physician
assistant program, with advanced skills in physical assessment and
PA Certification.Licensure/Certifications RequiredMust be licensed
as a registered Physician Assistant in the state of New JerseyState
of New Jersey licensureCurrent DEA registration and Controlled
Substances licensure (preferred)Basic Life Support (BLS) (or within
3 months of hire)Work Experience1-5 years clinical experience in
the practice of Pediatric Medicine or Family Medicine
Keywords: Kindcare Pediatric Center, Passaic , Pediatric Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Passaic, New Jersey
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