Sample physician assistant job description
[Company X] provides comprehensive care that improves patients’ lives. We are seeking a compassionate, qualified physician assistant to join our team from [M–F 8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.] with [occasional on-call time on weekends]. The ideal candidate has experience assessing and treating individuals with [musculoskeletal injuries]. They will perform physical exams, obtain patient medical histories, order tests, plan treatments, and counsel patients. We invite you to apply to a team that embraces your talents and supports your desire to make a difference by providing outstanding care.
Objectives of this role
- Promote and maintain high standards of patient care
- Provide high-quality medical services under supervision of a physician
- Assist with short-term and long-term patient care issues
- Recommend treatments, medicines, and therapies
- Chart patient progress and maintain detailed, accurate health records
- Lend support to the lead physician or surgeon, collaborating with the team as needed
Responsibilities
- Perform physical examinations and elicit detailed, accurate patient histories
- Determine patient conditions based on diagnostic imaging and test results
- Formulate therapeutic plans and treatments, which may include prescriptions
- Provide routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, sutures, wound care, aspirations, casting, and blood specimen collection
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge via Continuing Medical Education credits or equivalent in country of hire
- Protect patient confidentiality, maintain ethics, and abide by all applicable laws
Skills and qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiency, which may include licensure and/or certification
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and procedural techniques
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Analytical thinking skills with the ability to investigate and diagnose
- Competence with technology and ability to use various tools in the clinical setting
- Professionalism with excellent communication and customer service skills
Preferred qualifications
- One or more years of background experience in the related specialty
- Strong skills in mathematics and statistical analysis
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Experience working independently, as a liaison, and as part of a team
- Active learner with a desire and willingness to continue education and training
- Understanding of the legal aspects of confidentiality and patient care
