Job Summary

The Physician Assistant is trained to provide diagnostic and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Current MI License as a Physician Assistant.
• Board Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 

• Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• In collaboration with the attending physician, prepares and records patient history, develops and implements a plan of care.
• Examines and treats follow up patients.
• Orders and interprets laboratory tests and make diagnosis.
• May prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Monitors patient’s progress or responses to treatments.
• Understands the process of mixing extracts.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations.
• Consults with colleagues, supervising physicians, specialists, and other health professionals as appropriate.
• Performs diagnostic test and therapeutic procedures, within the scope of the practice.
• Educates and informs patients about the nature of the illness and the progress of evaluation and treatment. 

• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Able to work with minimum supervision and as part of a collaborative team.
• Working knowledge of Electronic Health Record Systems.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to complete tasks under time constraints with little supervision.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a flexible, dependable manner.
• Professional verbal and written communication skill.
• Ability to collect, maintain, and analyze data.
• Performs duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the applicable State Board of Medicine.
• Interpret the application of OSHA and HIPAA laws.