Physician Assistant, Neurology - Highmark : Job Details

This job provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of physicians. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides appropriate patient care to include recording patient medical history and physical assessment, developing therapeutic care plan, ordering lab and diagnostic tests, interpreting test results, discharge planning and providing accurate medical record documentation. Establishes presumptive diagnosis as defined in the written agreement between the PAC and the supervising physician(s). (30%)Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient, family, community health services and interdisciplinary team. Involves attending physician regarding plan of care and involves physician in clinical decision making of any issues that are outside the PAC knowledge base or scope of practice. (15%)Provides monitoring and continuity of care and coordinates periodic evaluation by physicians as defined in the written agreement between the PAC and the supervis...Physician, Neuro, Assistant, Patient Care, Monitoring, Healthcare