Physician Assistant/Residency

MS in Physician Assistant Studies

0 yrs

Certified Physician Assistant

Some lifting as needed in moving patients. Standing on feet several hours for long cases.

60-80 hours per week, with night call, weekend and holiday coverage.

The College of Health Sciences, Physician Assistant (PA) resident works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team.

Will function as a provider on the team and see patients and follow the patient in the hospital and outpatient follow-up after discharge. The PA should have a strong foundation in evidenced-based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care.

The PA demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge and critical thinking, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Multiple positions available.

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