GENERAL SUMMARY: The Physician Assistant functions as an independent healthcare provider, under the supervision of a physician, who, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team. Responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with acute or chronic medical conditions, in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses or acute injuries commonly encountered in both the pediatric and adult patient population. Is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The Physician Assistant demonstrates an advanced level of medical clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. Takes patient history, performs physical examination, orders and interprets tests, makes diagnoses and institutes appropriate treatment programs. Performs functions independently. Works in collaboration with staff physicians, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved in a safe and efficient manner. Specific procedures are individually credentialed as indicated by training and experience. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree. Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program. One year of full-time experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to prioritize tasks. Must be able to work independently with all unknown conditions in a fast-paced environment. LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Requires Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). BCLS Certification required.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Physician Assistant functions as an independent healthcare provider, under the supervision of a physician, who, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team. Responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with acute or chronic medical conditions, in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses or acute injuries commonly encountered in both the pediatric and adult patient population. Is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The Physician Assistant demonstrates an advanced level of medical clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and systems-based practice. Takes patient history, performs physical examination, orders and interprets tests, makes diagnoses and institutes appropriate treatment programs. Performs functions independently. Works in collaboration with staff physicians, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved in a safe and efficient manner. Specific procedures are individually credentialed as indicated by training and experience. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree. Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program. One year of full-time experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to prioritize tasks. Must be able to work independently with all unknown conditions in a fast-paced environment. LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Requires Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). BCLS Certification required.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: GoHealth - St Clair Shores
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
