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Job Duties:
Work in two different settings: 1) Gopher Quick
Clinic (quick access walk-in clinic for minor acute care) and 2) a
general Family Practice Clinic.
Work under the supervision of the Boynton Health Service Medical
Director, and within the approved community standards. The scope of
practice for the Physician Assistant may include but is not limited
to the following:
In the Gopher Quick Clinic, room patients and take
appropriate vitals and medical histories. Diagnose and treat minor
acute illnesses. Perform finger sticks and throat cultures and
perform CLIA waived diagnostic testing such as rapid Strep A, Mono
Screening, Urinalysis dipstick and Influenza A + B. Interpret
findings. Provide information for patients on self-care. Write
prescriptions as needed in accordance to the written agreement with
the physician consultants or supervisor. If appropriate, provide
counseling, follow-up and facilitate appropriate referral care.
In Family Practice,
treat common acute illness, minor trauma, common
dermatologist problems, etc. Provide health information for patients
on self-care. Assist in or develop health promotion. Take medical
histories and perform routine physical exams. Order appropriate lab
tests and x-rays. Interpret findings and consult with physician as
needed. Perform appropriate diagnostic tests. Write prescriptions as
needed in accordance to the written agreement with physician
consultants or supervisor. Conduct annual well women exams and
provide contraceptive services including counseling, follow-up and
referral.
This position:
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Provides high-quality health care services
including the following:
- Education of and effective
communication with those served concerning the diagnosis and
treatment of their medical conditions, appropriate preventive
measures and use of the health care system.
- Treatment that is consistent with clinical
impressions and working diagnoses.
- Provision of continuity of care.
- Appropriate, accurate and complete medical
record entries.
- Adequate and appropriate transfer of
information when clients are referred to another health care
provider.
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Assesses real or potential health hazards and current health
status, including analysis of health behavior related to
lifestyle and culture.
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Devises implements and evaluates plans of care utilizing
sound clinical judgments based on assessment of the physical,
psychological, emotional, societal and environmental needs of
the client.
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Assists individuals to assume responsibility for the
prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance and
restoration of health.
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Consults, refer and collaborate with other disciplines
involved in the delivery of total patient care.
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Utilizes the resources of the University community and
surrounding area community.
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Demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth by
involvement in peer review and the review of protocols and
procedures; Participates in continuing education.
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Prescribes appropriate indicated medications which include
all that are listed on the current agreement between the
specific Physician Assistants and their supervisory physician.
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