Physician Assistant/NP

Physician Assistants (PAs) are licensed healthcare professionals who practice medicine under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. Their duties vary by setting and specialty, but here are the core responsibilities:

1. Patient Care:

   • Take medical histories and perform physical exams.

   • Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions.

   • Order and interpret diagnostic tests (X-rays, blood tests, etc.).

2. Clinical Procedures:

   • Perform basic medical procedures such as suturing, casting, and wound care.

   • Assist in surgeries or perform minor surgical procedures depending on state laws and specialization.

3. Prescribing Medications:

   • Prescribe medications, including controlled substances (varies by state law).

   • Monitor patients for reactions or side effects of medications.

4. Treatment Planning:

   • Develop and manage patient treatment plans.

   • Provide patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and management of chronic conditions.

5. Documentation:

   • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

6. Team Collaboration:

   • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated care.

   • Participate in rounds and case discussions.

7. Patient Counseling:

   • Educate patients and their families about diagnoses, procedures, and at-home care.                   Multiple locations, Livonia- Dearborn-Hamtramck

8. Specialty-Specific Duties:

   • In surgical specialties: assist during operations and provide pre- and post-operative care.

   • In emergency medicine: evaluate acute conditions and trauma.

   • In primary care: conduct routine exams, vaccinations, and screenings.

Let me know if you need a job description or customized list for a particular medical setting (e.g., family practice, cardiology, surgery).