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physician assistant

Title posted on indeed.com - Physician Assistant (PA)

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Employer details Caroline Family Health Team

Job details

A Physician Assistant (PA) at the Caroline Family Health Team in Ontario, Canada, plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services. Working under the supervision of physicians, PAs extend the reach of medical care by performing various clinical and administrative tasks. *Key Responsibilities:* * *Patient Assessment and Management:* Conduct thorough medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop differential diagnoses. PAs are instrumental in managing both acute and chronic conditions, ensuring continuity of care. * *Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures:* Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and imaging studies. Based on findings, PAs formulate and implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications within their scope of practice. * *Patient Education and Counseling:* Provide patients and their families with education on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of illnesses, empowering them to make informed health decisions. * *Collaboration and Coordination:* Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, to ensure integrated and patient-centered care. PAs also coordinate referrals to specialists and community resources as needed. * *Administrative Duties:* Maintain accurate and timely medical records, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines. *Responsibilities Related to Patient Forms:* * *Gathering Patient Information:* * Review patient charts and records to collect relevant medical history and treatment information. * Conduct follow-up assessments if additional details are needed for the form. * *Drafting and Completing Forms:* * Assist in filling out sections of forms related to medical history, diagnosis, treatment plans, or test results. * Prepare drafts for physician review to ensure compliance with legal and clinical guidelines. * *Collaboration with Physicians:* * Work with supervising physicians to finalize forms that require a physician?s signature or medical opinion. * Ensure the information aligns with the patient?s documented medical conditions and treatment plans. * *Patient Communication:* * Explain the process of form completion to patients and manage expectations regarding timelines. * Provide updates on the status of forms and clarify information as needed. * *Forms Specific to Insurance, Disability, or Mental Health:* * *Insurance Forms:* Document medical diagnoses, ongoing treatments, and any restrictions or accommodations needed for claims. * *Disability Forms:* Outline functional impairments, prognosis, and the patient?s ability to perform work or daily activities. * *Mental Health Forms:* Summarize mental health conditions, treatment history, and any professional recommendations for support or accommodations. *Key Qualifications:* * Must have successfully completed the Physician Assistant Certification Exam * Must hold the CCPA designation C-FHT is a Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) member. As a full-time employee, you will join HOOPP on the first day of your employment. For more information about our team, please see our website at www.carolinefht.ca. CFHT is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, and family, marital or veteran status. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Job Type: Full-time Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: * Monday to Friday * No weekends Experience: * EMR: 1 year (preferred) * physician assistant: 1 y