PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Job Description Principal Duties:Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Obtains and performs complete medical history of physical data on patients.Review patient records.Perform physical exams and record findings.Assists supervising physician in any way appropriate that complies with the Alabama statutory rules and regulations as administered by the ASBME during surgical procedures (when applicable).Administers injections, oral medications, and sutures wounds. Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances. Writes and signs prescriptions for medications, physical therapy and durable medical equipment.Make patient call backs.Assists physicians by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders and medication orders.Maintains patient confidentiality.Complies with hospital by-laws.Assists with special projects as assigned by a supervising physician.Adheres to policies and procedures.Maintains current state licensure, hospital staff privileges, and yearly CME requirements.Any function deemed necessary and appropriate by management. xaygatp Other duties as assigned.