Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Job in Covington, GA

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Newton Medical Center

Updated: July 5, 2011
Location: Covington, GA
Category: Medical & Health - General

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JOB SUMMARY: The Physician Assistant sees patients, performs exams, makes diagnosis, provides treatment, and performs minor surgery under the supervision of a physician according to state law.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains history on patient.
Performs complete or partial physical examination.
Analyzes data and makes diagnosis.
Provides treatment (includes prescription drugs).
Educates patients: (i.e. exercise program, modification of diet, risk reduction).
Supervises the work of the nurse.
Makes appropriate referrals (e.g. cardiology, OBGYN, ENT specialists).
Consults supervision physician(s) when necessary.
Performs minor surgery (e.g. suturing, I & D abscess).
Meet CME requirements (100 hours every 2 years) includes CPR and ACLS certification.
Return phone calls from patients.
Assist with sports physicals/event management for local high schools.

QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. Degree Science, 2 years PA Program at Medical School, 100 hours CME every 2 years; 1 - 2 years experience in primary care setting

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Superior Customer Service at Newton Medical Center

Newton Medical Center is known for providing customer service. We have Four Foundations of Superior Customer Service that all employees are expected to follow.

Hospitable Hospital

As a hospitable hospital we expect everyone to do their part for our customers including:

Greet everyone with a smile.
Respond to customer’s requests promptly.
Treat other employees as a customer.

Professional in Attitude, Appearance and Actions

Our customers expect a high level of professionalism from our staff and we expect our staff to demonstrate an “it’s my job” attitude and to maintain professional appearance. Professional appearance at Newton Medical Center does not include:

Visible body piercing jewelry other than two earrings in each ear lobe (women only).
Visible tattoos.
Extremes in hair color or style.

Smoking on hospital property.

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We follow Joint Commission’s accreditation of hospitals national patient safety goals and expect all employees to communicate any unsafe conditions they observe.

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Newton Medical Center

Superior Customer Service at Newton Medical Center

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