Physician Assistant

1. Professional behavior is demonstrated always, both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.

1. A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated. Respectful to managers and supervisors.

1. Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated. 

1. Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.

Specific Competencies:

1.  Demonstrates the ability to perform physical exams on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.

2.  Basic computer knowledge.

3.  Obtains and documents patient’s medical history.

4.  Performs and/or orders diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/tests.

1. Explains all test/procedures to patient/family including any pre-testing requirements.
2. Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate a diagnosis.
3. Interprets laboratory and diagnostic test results.
4. Formulates diagnoses and treats illnesses within scope of practice.
5. Formulates patient treatment plans within the PA’s scope of practice.
6. Implements therapeutic interventions within appropriate within scope of practice.
7. Assists in the management of acutely traumatized patients and cares for minor injuries.
8. Provides counseling/education for patients and families on preventative healthcare.
9. Assesses and documents patient and/or family psychosocial issues.
10. Always defers to the physician with difficult cases or when a case is out of the scope of practice for a PA.
11. Orders, prescribes, dispenses and administers drugs and medical devices within scope of practice.
12. Able to manage patients on ventilators; endotracheal tubes, nasogastric tubes; performs venipuncture, venous cut down, inserts central venous lines, arterial punctures; administers parenteral fluids, blood/blood products; performs wound care, suturing, cast application and removal; performs lumbar punctures and other procedures.  

1. Able to perform minor surgical procedures.
2. Writes progress notes and discharge summaries.
3. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

1. Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervising physician, nurses, and clinic staff.
2. Maintains a good working relationship within the clinic.
3. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
4. Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
5. Participates in clinic research studies when appropriate.
6. Attends all clinic and medical staff meetings as appropriate to the clinic’s rules and regulations.