PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT,AMBULATORY CARE - PULMONARY & SLEEP MEDICINE OF MARYVILLE - FT DAYS (53539)

Job Summary:

The Physician Assistant’s primary responsibility is to promote and maintain health by providing safe and effective medical services under the supervision of a physician or surgeon.  The PA provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by the supervising physician. As a member of the health care team, the PA takes medical histories, examines and treats patients, orders and interprets laboratory tests and x rays, and makes diagnoses. The PA can also treat minor injuries. The PA records progress notes, instructs and counsels patients, and orders or carries out therapy. The physician assistant may prescribe some medications based on the details of the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician. Other duties may include supervising technicians and assistants.

Service and Quality Standards:

Service

Is Customer focused

            Anticipates customer needs

            Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

            Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

            Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

            to customers and coworkers

People

Is conversation conscious

            Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

            Promotes a harassment free environment

            Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with AMG policies and code of conduct

Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

            Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

            Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

            Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

            Supports performance improvement

            Seeks ways to improve systems and services

            Shows commitment to improvement efforts

            Meets mandatory educational requirements

Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

            Demonstrates commitment to AMG mission and vision

Is active and involved

            Supports AMG initiatives

            Champions innovation and supports change