Neurology Physician Assistant Job at CommonSpirit Health, Chattanooga, TN

T3JlbFJ4MG9TNCtzYzZlTlFUUkFKOXhCcVE9PQ==
  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant  is responsible for utilizing training and skills to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a physician.

 

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

 

  • Obtain medical histories when necessary.
  • Perform physical exams (within established protocol).
  • Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic diseases (within protocol guidelines).
  • Order diagnostic test.
  • Prescribe or recommend medications for prescription for medications and treatment (within protocol guidelines).
  • Provide preventive health screenings and immunizations for children and adults.
  • Promote positive lifestyle habits to all patients through education and counseling.
  • Assist the doctor with office surgeries.
  • Assure charts are signed off by the doctor within 7 days.
  • Maintain patient’s privacy and confidentiality.
  • Make follow up calls to check patients progress.
  • Assist doctors with phone coverage and hospital rounds.
  • Work closely with other nurses to assure patient flow is efficient.
  • Consult with doctor regarding patient symptoms to assure proper diagnosis and plan of treatment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

  • Graduate of a Physician Assistant training Program


Required Licensure and Certifications

  • Certified Physician Assistant, Certificate of fitness through American Academy of Physician Assistant in the state of TN, and Licensed as State PA License required
  • AHA BLS required
Where You'll Work

Memorial Health Partners and CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

 

 

#HEC

Pay Range
$45.96 - $54.13 /hour

Compensation Information:
$45.96 / Hourly - $54.13 / Hourly

CommonSpirit Health

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work at office,

Similar Jobs

Domino's Franchise

Delivery Driver - 2153 E. Main St., Suite C Job at Domino's Franchise

 ...Clean Driving Record for a minimum of 3 years - Own your own car with insurance We conduct a background check and a reference check on all potential candidates. We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, cash paid daily. Drop by and fill out the application... 

America's Swimming Pool Co. - Plymouth

Inground Pool Maintenance Tech Job at America's Swimming Pool Co. - Plymouth

 ...Job Description Benefits: Opportunity for advancement Training & development Company car Open and Close inground Swimming Pools. Maintain pools weekly by cleaning debris, testing and adjusting pool water chemistry, inspect and maintain pool mechanical equipment... 

Schweitzer Mountain Resort

PSIA/AASI Certified Ski/SB Instructor - 25-26 Winter Season Job at Schweitzer Mountain Resort

 ...Job Description Seasonal (Seasonal) Thanks for your interest in Schweitzer! We're a community of passionate ski industry pros who work hard and play even harder at Schweitzer. Our team is consistently recognized as some of the friendliest in the biz, and we've worked... 

Colvin Resources Group

Payroll Assistant Job at Colvin Resources Group

 ...Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Entry-Level Payroll Assistant to join our client's payroll. This position is ideal for someone looking to start a career in payroll. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation and processing... 

NYU Langone Health

Senior Ambulatory Care Nurse - Wound Center Job at NYU Langone Health

 ...comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center,...  ...have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Ambulatory Care Nurse - Wound Center. In this role, the successful candidate is...