Physician Assistant

Description

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared by: Human Resources

Last Modified: 05/09/2017, 02/18/2026

Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered medical care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions. The PA delivers care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, supports preventive services and patient education, and ensures timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with clinical protocols and regulatory standards.

General Accountabilities

• Provide routine medical care to an outpatient population under the supervision of a physician.
• Obtain health information from patients and perform physical examinations to assess medical conditions.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, including lab tests, X-rays, and electrocardiograms, and interpret results to diagnose health issues.
• Educate patients and families regarding medical treatments, medications, and compliance with care plans.
• Assist with preoperative and postoperative care and coordinate overall patient care activities.
• Document patient progress, treatments, and medications accurately in medical records.
• Practice safe and healthy patient care methods.
• Perform other duties as directed to support clinical operations.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred for some specialties.
• Completion of state board–approved programs.
• Operation of surgical and medical equipment.
• Use of X-ray machines and other diagnostic devices.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic medical record systems.

Skills

• Identifies and resolves problems efficiently; gathers and analyzes information to develop solutions.
• Builds and shares expertise, pursues professional development opportunities.
• Develops project plans, coordinates team activities, and communicates progress.
• TBalances team and individual responsibilities, provides and receives feedback, fosters group morale.
• Speaks clearly, listens effectively, and responds informatively.
• Writes clearly and concisely, presents numerical data effectively, interprets written information.
• Motivates and inspires others, influences actions, and recognizes contributions.
• Prioritizes work, sets goals, and allocates resources efficiently.
• Clearly explains concepts and adapts presentation style to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills: Language

• Bilingual-English/Spanish is required.

Physical Requirement

• Physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 25 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting.  Considerable walking may be involved. The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time is required.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations throughout the week.  
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to travel to all UCHC facilities as needed.
• Occasionally required to sit and walk.
• Finger dexterity required.
• Hand coordination required.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to adverse conditions.
• Exposure to extreme heat.
• Exposure to extreme cold.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to high, precarious places.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Possible risk of electrical shock.
• Exposure to explosives.
• Possible risk of radiation and vibration.
• Protective clothing or equipment is