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WIC Physician Assistant

Kernodle Clinic
  • Burlington, North Carolina
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Physician Assistant
     
    Kernodle Clinic is a respected and progressive multi-specialty group practice with Clinics in Burlington, Mebane and Elon. We are a community leader that offers challenging and rewarding opportunities for our employees. Kernodle Clinic is a multi-specialty practice with approximately 100 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers located just off I-40/I-85. Burlington is accessible as a day trip to NC mountains and beaches. Ample recreational activities, shopping, and easy access to metros (Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham) are unique to Burlington.

    We are currently seeking compassionate, patient-focused individuals to join our Walk-In Clinic Department as a Physician Assistant. Previous experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply. This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule and occasional weekend shifts on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

    All candidates must be graduates of an accredited PA program, and possess a current licensure/certification to perform as an PA and must exercise the highest degree of professional judgment under the direction of a licensed physician. BLS certification required.
     
    Job Type: Full-time
     
    Duties Include, but not limited to the following:
    • When providing direct patient care, including patient related telephone conversations, uses double identifiers to ensure right patient every time.
    • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care; record the normal and abnormal data for review by the physician.
    • Take patient histories, conduct physical examinations, and record the data in the patient's record in EPIC; write progress note; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings.
    • Order and schedule laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient
    • Carry out therapeutic procedures such as dressing changes; monitor progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintain record of each patient's progress.
    • Participate in teaching medical students and physician assistant students in techniques and procedures which are unique to specific clinical setting.
    • Appropriately consults with physicians regarding patient care issues.
    • Provides patient health education.  Addresses questions or concerns thoroughly.  Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of treatment/procedure to patient prior to administration, minimizing fear and anxiety.  
     
     
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBurlington, North Carolina
    Websitehttps://www.kernodle.com/careers/

    Skills

    • Consultingunmatched
    • Epic Systemsunmatched
    • Health Educationunmatched
    • Medical Assistanceunmatched
    • Medical Diagnosisunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Medical Treatmentunmatched
    • Patient Administrationunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Physician Assistantunmatched
    • Physician Credentialunmatched
    • Progress Reportsunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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