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Physician Assistant

bakersfield, ca • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Full Time General

Physician AssistantThe Physician Assistant provides a full range of Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of their training and privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).Technically direct and provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries (i.e., acute, chronic and minor trauma), and the skills to recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose, prescribe for and treat diseases, disorders and injuries, and refer the more complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment.Technically direct and teach other staff, provide educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.The Physician Assistant promotes preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.Prescribe in accordance with approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved medications and immunizations.Identify a medical problem and determine appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to a physician.Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures in accordance with scope of practice.Establish collaborative rapport with physician, nursing and others in order to promote and facilitate primary care services.Teach patients and family member's healthy regimen and responsibility for achieving wellness.The Physician Assistant attends staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.Requirements:Education: Bachelors in Physician Assistant Studies from accredited program (ARC-PA).Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in a family practice or other primary care setting, within the past 3 years.License: Active, unrestricted license as a PA in any state.Board Certification: NCCPA Certified.Life Support Certifications: BLS from AHA or Red Cross is required.Security: Must be able to pass a Government background check and obtain a Government security clearance.KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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