Physician Assistant - Red Deer, Canada - Allina Health

    Allina Health
    Allina Health Red Deer, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

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    Principle Responsibilities

  • Provides clinical care for patientsCompletes comprehensive patient assessments.Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.Refers for specialty care when determined.Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
  • Participates in health care teamPromotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.Acts as resource to members of the team.Works with primary care team for program development.Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Minimum 5 years dermatology experience.
  • Licenses/Certifications

  • Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
  • ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
  • Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire
  • Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire
  • Physical Demands
    Medium Work*:
    Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently