Physician Assistant (Wage) - Part-Time

Title: Physician Assistant (Wage)

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $49.85 - $52.35

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: RAPPAHANNOCK-FREDERICKSBURG

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/rappahannock/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Purpose of Position:
The Physician Assistant shall practice as part of a patient care team and shall enter into a written or electronic practice agreement with at least one patient care team physician or patient care team podiatrist, per Code of Virginia Section 54.1-2951.1. Provides diagnostic, therapeutic and/or preventive healthcare services, as delegated by a physician. May perform any or all of the following: histories and physical examinations; order and interpret diagnostic tests; make preliminary diagnosis; treat injuries/illness; counsel patient and/or prescribe medication and implement care plans defined by the Virginia Board of Medicine. Works collaboratively with the medical team to deliver organized, timely, cost effective and quality patient care. This position may support data analysis, engage in community outreach, and participate on relevant committees. May supervise support staff. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant by state code.


Core Responsibilities

A. Performance Management (for employees who supervise others)
• Serves in a managerial/supervisory capacity and conducts performance management activities for staff
• Establishes and reviews work assignments and priorities, and resolves related issues, in conjunction with program management and Human Resource staff
• Ensures relevant training and workplace safety for staff and conducts appropriate performance monitoring and appraisals

B. Public Health Assessment & Clinical Care
• Diagnose, treat and manage patients; provides comprehensive patient-centered primary medical care
• Conduct appropriate preventative screens and diagnostic tests, and provide appropriate disposition of identified health care problems
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care and referrals as needed
• Adhere to policies, procedures and directives related to timeliness of documentation and encounters for verification of patient visits, findings, and medical recommendations in the electronic medical record
• Makes diagnosis and decisions concerning medical needs of patients, formulates and implements plan of care which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribing medications, consultation with Physician; provides follow-up care to patients according to practice guidelines
• Provides care and preventive services to healthy individuals, including guidance in nutrition, illness prevention, accident prevention, growth and development; teaches and counsels patients and family on disease prevention and health maintenance techniques
• Documents data, patient assessment(s) and care plan(s) in electronic health record
• Responsible for improving the public's health in assigned areas through carrying out core public health functions of assessment and assurance and through VDH management channels, contributing to the development of sound public health policy
• Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director; no physician assistant shall perform any acts beyond those set forth in the practice agreement or authorized as part of the patient care team; ability to sign off on EPAS Screenings as the Code allows a PA to complete this task
• Provides support to medical and office staff

C. Program Improvement
• Uses available opportunities and resources to ensure that programs are in line with public health missions and district/community needs
• Collaborates with others to develop and implement targeted health care improvement initiatives, and strategies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the clinic, including protocols, guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives
• Identifies systems problems and potential remedies, builds quality assurance into all programs, and works toward improving programmatic customer service
• Stays updated on current research, trends, and developments in applicable areas of health care
• Actively participates in the district Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)

D. Data Analysis & Community Outreach
• May collect and analyze health care data within the health district; identify trends, patterns, and areas