Under the general supervision of a physician, the Physician Assistant is responsible for providing varied medical services, which may include: obtaining complete medical history and performing a physical examination; ordering and interpreting laboratory tests and imaging studies; formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan; prescribing and/or dispensing medication; assisting in surgery or other invasive procedures; rounding on admitted patients; counseling patients and families, and other patient care duties. Under general supervision, assists physicians with inserting nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, needles, or peripheral intravenous catheters; performs removal of venous and arterial sheaths; performs minor suturing, venipuncture, and subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous injection.