Physician Assistant

Company: Infectious Disease Associates
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

Full-time Physician Assistant opportunity in a well-established I.D. private practice in Newark, DE. Our 4 M.D./4PA thriving practice has a strong affiliation with ChristianaCare Health System, a 1,200-bed medical system, a University affiliate, Level I Trauma Center and Transplant Center, and a U.S. News & World Report and Truven 's top hospital ranking 21 st in admissions nationally. Duties:

• Contribute to physician effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed, recommend options and courses of action and implement physician directives.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient records: inpatient and outpatient.
• Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens; promote wellness and health maintenance.
• Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements, and enforce adherence to requirements.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
• Develop healthcare team staff by providing information and educational opportunities.
• Work with a physician one out of five weekends for inpatient rounds. Qualifications:
  • Completion or near completion of an accredited Infectious Disease fellowship
  • NCCPA Board-certified or board-eligible
  • Able to complete the licensing requirements in the State of Delaware
  • Adherence to the principles and ethical standards of medical practice
  • Interest in specializing in Infectious Diseases Responsibilities:
    
    • Become an integral provider in a top-notch practice in the community
    • General ID medicine: 90% inpatient; 10% outpatient
    • Weekend on-call one out of five weekends for hospital rounds Rewards:
      
      • Competitive salary
      • 401K, profit sharing
      • Three weeks' vacation
      • Personal health care insurance
      • Allowance for professional CME activities
      • AAPA membership
      • Delaware licensing expenses reimbursed
      • Cell Phone

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