Physician Assistant (Rheumatology) - Raleigh, NC (New Grads Accepted )
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Salary: $105,000 - $130,000 /Annually
Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for delivering high-quality primary care services, including patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education. Working in close collaboration with physicians and healthcare professionals, the PA plays a vital role in ensuring comprehensive patient care through a team-based approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including history-taking, physical examinations, and evaluation of psychosocial and cultural factors.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results to inform diagnoses.
- Develop and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications, injections, and other interventions in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state regulations.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment options, medication instructions, health promotion, and illness prevention.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals for the management of acute and long-term patient care.
Qualifications: - Active Physician Assistant State License.
- Bachelor's degree with completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program (ARC-PA).
- Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Current NC Medical Board License.
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Preferred.
Benefits: All standard benefits.