Physician Assistant

Education Graduate of accredited physician assistant program Experience No Prior Experience Required Skills Self motivated individual who can work with little direct supervision Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams; tolerance for working with multiple numbers of people Good clinical expertise, communication skills, human relations skills and organizational skills Proficient computer skills Licensure/Certification/Registration Missouri PA License BLS obtain within first 90 days of hire Overal Physical Demands Heavy
• Physical Activity Requirements Sitting - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Standing - Frequently (36-66% of day) Walking - Frequently (36-66% of day) Bending - Frequently (36-66% of day) Reaching forward - Frequently (36-66% of day) Reaching overhead - Frequently (36-66% of day) Squat/kneel/crawl - Frequently (36-66% of day) Climbing (ex: stairs or ladders) - Frequently (36-66% of day) Pivoting or rotation - Frequently (36-66% of day) Wrist position deviation - Continuously (67-100% of day) Fine motor deviation - Continuously (67-100% of day) Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuously (67-100% of day)
• Lifting- Floor to Waist Up to 5 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 10 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 15 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 20 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 25 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 30 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 35 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 40 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 50 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Greater than 50 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day)
• Lifting- Waist level and above Up to 5 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 10 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 15 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 20 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 25 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 30 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 35 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 40 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 50 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Greater than 50 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day)
• Push/Pull Up to 5 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 10 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 15 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 20 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 25 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 30 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 35 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 40 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 50 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Greater than 50 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day)
• Carrying Items Up to 5 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 10 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 15 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 20 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 25 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 30 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 35 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 40 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Up to 50 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day) Greater than 50 lbs - Frequently (36-66% of day)
• Carrying Items - Distances Less than 5 feet - Occasionally (0-35% of day) 6-10 feet - Occasionally (0-35% of day) 11-20 feet - Occasionally (0-35% of day)
• Pinch Grip Up to 2 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 3 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 4 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 5 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 10 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 15 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 20 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 25 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 30 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 35 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 40 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Up to 50 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Greater than 50 lbs - Occasionally (0-35% of day) Position Competencies: Position competencies are essential skills needed to be successful in a position. These competencies are required to help the department maintain a high level of productivity and success. Each competency will be evaluated by observation. If evaluated by another method i.e. simulation, discussion or post test please note in the comment box below each corresponding competency. Develops treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines. Diagnoses or treats acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections and injuries through the analysis of patient's histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information. Prescribes medication, routes, and frequencies based on patient's characteristics such as age and gender and based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized. Facilitates communication among departments to ensure continuity of care. Acts a primary resource to patient care team. Identifies, provides, develops and maintains learning resources for patient care team. Orders, performs, or interprets the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays). Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and herbal remedies. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks. Detects and responds to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults. Educates patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances. Acts as a primary resource to patient care team and identifies, provides, develops and maintains learning resources for patient care team.