PAs  are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive   health care services, as delegated by a physician, to patients of all ages   and with a variety of acute and chronic health needs. Working as a member of   the health care team, they take medical histories, examine and treat   patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x rays, order medications,   and make diagnoses. They also complete minor procedures including, but not   limited to, intraarticular injections   (large and small), incision and drainage of abscesses, wound debridement and   care, nail avulsions and removal, suturing, splinting and casting. PAs will complete timely progress   notes, instruct and counsel patients,   and order or carry out therapy.

The work week of the PA will   include morning hospital rounds, clinic patient visits, and completing call for   ED on nights and weekends. 

• Two-three years’ experience in the healthcare field; bachelor’s degree in a medical-related field preferred.
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Successfully pass the National Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
• Current  MT Physician Assistant license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional      team.
• Strong  organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment.
• Experience in understanding and usage of computers as well as the ability to learn applications relevant to the position.

1. Provides high quality   patient care in a way that is collaborative and patient centric. Care may   occur in a variety of settings and by different modalities, including direct   interaction with patients in the hospital and/or clinic, but also via   telephone, video, or secure email when appropriate. Care will include where   appropriate gathering of history from the patient and others, physical exam,   review of prior records, and review of ancillary data, using sound judgement,   critical problem-solving skills, and up to date medical information. Develops   and monitors appropriate treatment plans, communicates effectively with the   patient, family when appropriate, and care team.

2. Assesses patient health by   interviewing patients; performing complete physical examinations; obtaining,   updating, and studying medical histories.

3. Make medical diagnoses and   institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care   facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or other physicians.

4. Determines abnormal   conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays,   electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.

5. Documents patient care   services by charting in patient and department records.

6. Performs therapeutic   procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing   wounds and infections.

7. Instructs and counsels   patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and   development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on   emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health   maintenance.

8. Provides continuity of care   by developing and implementing patient management plans.

9. Protects patients and   employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

10. Responsible for compliance   of regulatory standards and practice metrics. Documents in accordance with   regulatory and care site guidelines

11. Maintains professional and   technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing   professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in   professional societies.

12. Promotes mission, vision,   and values of Rosebud Health Care Center, and abides by service behavior   standards.

13. Performs other duties as   assigned.