Physician Assistant / Emergency Medicine / Georgia / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant will serve as patient?s primary health care provider and see infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18. A Physician Assistant treats both physical and mental conditions through comprehensive history taking, physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests. Diagnoses certain diseases and provide appropriate treatment to include prescribing select medications.Duties and Responsibilities:· Diagnosing, treating, evaluating and managing acute and chronic illness and disease.· Obtain medical history and conduct physical examination.· Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies.· Prescribes physical therapy and other rehabilitation treatments.· Provides prenatal care and family planning services.· Provides well-childcare, including screening and immunization.· Provides primary and specialty care services, health-maintenance care for adults.· Performs or assists in minor surgeries and procedures.· Counsels and educates patients on health behaviors, self-care skills and treatment options.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:· Knowledge of preventative medicine, nutrition, wellness and health education.· Knowledge of professional medical practice and care to give and evaluate patient care.· Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer care.· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.· Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care.Qualifications:Sucessful completeion of a college degree as a Physician?s Assistant program from a recognized university, affiliated with a medical school.National board certification in area of specialty.Current License to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia.Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.Typical Physical Demands:Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires normal visual and hearing. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.Typical Working Conditions:Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $120,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceMedical Specialty:PediatricsSupplemental Pay:Bonus opportunitiesRetention bonusLicense/Certification:license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Georgia (Required)BLS Certification (Required)Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate (Preferred)Ability to Commute:Fitzgerald, GA 31750 (Required)Work Location: In person