The Care Center, Inc. in Butler, PA is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care in an ambulatory setting. The role involves evaluating patients, diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with specialists. The position offers part-time hours with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the need for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and prescribe accordingly.
- Perform patient examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, and interpret tests.
- Assess the need for patient referrals and follow-up with medical specialists as needed.
- Counsel on preventive health care and assist in procedures.
- Write prescriptions and exercise medical autonomy in decision-making.
- Provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Conduct hospital rounding if required.
- Monitor staff performance, provide medical consultation, and maintain accurate patient records.
Compensation
- W-2 tax status with a compensation model categorized as 'Other'.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential employer match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous paid time off for eligible employees.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program with at least two years of experience in an ambulatory care setting.
- Current and valid PA medical license.
- Knowledge of general medicine, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries.
- Knowledge of current developments in general medicine and procedures.
- Understanding of preventive medicine principles and practices.
- Knowledge of medical jurisprudence.
- Ability to examine patients, diagnose diseases, and prescribe treatments.
- Ability to interpret x-rays and laboratory reports to aid diagnosis.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients and staff.
- Must successfully obtain criminal, child abuse, and FBI background clearances and not be excluded from federal health programs.
