Physician Assistant - Specialty Practice - General Surgery
Carilion Clinic
- Roanoke, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides quality service in a caring and professional manner. Actively commits to team efforts, provision for cost effectiveness, service excellence, and respect for everyone by demonstrating actions which support Carilion Clinic.
- Conducts comprehensive health histories. Performs physical, psychological, and developmental assessments using appropriate techniques based on age. Assesses and manages acute illness, pregnancy, minor trauma and chronic illness and conditions. Analyzes and interprets health data.
- Discriminates between normal and abnormal physical, psychological, and developmental findings, and appropriately determines when to consult with and/or refer to other members of the health care team. Initiates, implements, and prescribes appropriate treatment plans consulting with the physician as needed. Administers medications and injections as appropriate.
- Performs or requests laboratory and screening tests. Conducts preventive screening procedures based on age and history.
- Accurately records changes in health status and assessment findings, documenting actions in a clear and concise manner. Determines the effectiveness of the plan of care and revises as necessary to achieve medical and health goals. Able to utilize automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
- Provides patient/family education, develops plans for continued health care management, and promotes health maintenance activities for patients. Promotes wellness through health education. Coordinates necessary appointments and referrals, including the use of community resources as indicated by patient needs.
- Documents patient information in the medical records in a timely manner to include update treatment procedures, medication refills, test results, patient concerns, etc. Makes return phone calls within a specified timeframe to include handling refill requests.
- Acts as a resource to patients, other health team members, the community, and various academic institutions.
- Maintains patient flow, with patients seen in appropriate order and keeps exam rooms filled.
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Carilion Clinic General Surgery
Shift: Day
Shift Details: M-F 8-5
Recruiter: KARYN B FARRELL
Recruiter Phone: 540-224-5383
Recruiter Email: KBFarrell@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.Equal Opportunity EmployerMinorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityCarilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.Carilion Total RewardsWhat matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life. Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.