Mid Level Practitioner - PA

Company: Valley Health System - VA
Facility: Valley Regional Enterprises at Winchester
Department: UCC - WINCHESTER

PA must be a graduate of a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission for Physician Assistant Programs (ARC-PA)
NP must be a graduate of a program accredited by the American Academy for Nurse Practioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Successful completion of respective Board exams is required. Recertification, if required by respective board is necessary.
A bachelors degree is preferred
A minimum of one (1) year of physicians assistant experience in a primary care office environment is preferred.
Eligibility to prescribe Schedule III drugs in accordance with the regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
Must be thoroughly familiar with the principles and practice of a physicians assistant. Must have a general knowledge of the operation and administration of a medical office.
Must possess well-developed interpersonal skills to work smoothly and productively with patients as well as administrative, nursing and physician staff members.
Must possess highly developed organizational skills and be very reliable, as this position requires daily access to patient information, which is extremely confidential.
Must be able to perform activities that involve an independent evaluation or treatment of a patients medical condition.
Must possess background information in the biological, behavioral, medical and nursing services relevant to the practice as a physicians assistant and possess knowledge of the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of a physicians assistant.
Must be willing to receive additional training, as needed, and remain current on the skills necessary for the performance of required duties.
Successful completion of an AHA ACLS course if required within one (1) year of the hire date.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status, and interpret the appropriate information needed in order to provide care for the age group of patients served.
60-day notice of resignation is required. Fulltime Day,Evening,Rotating,Weekend