Physician Assistant

FamilyCare is seeking a Physician Assistant in St. Albans to provide comprehensive primary care health services. This role involves diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses across all age groups, performing preventive and well-child care, and managing minor surgical procedures and occasional medical emergencies. The Physician Assistant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, managing patients and conditions within their scope of training.

Practice Info

• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive primary health care services.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, including comprehensive physical exam and age-appropriate screening procedures.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Formulate diagnosis and develop treatment plan, including ordering and/or administering pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Facilitate patient education and participation in self-care.
• Implement systematic follow-up and evaluation of client status.
• Complete all appropriate documentation in a timely manner according to FamilyCare Policy.
• Consult with, collaborate with or refer to other medical providers as appropriate.
• Share after-hours telephone coverage with other Family Practice providers.

Requirements

• Hold an active Physician Assistant License issued by the West Virginia Board of Medicine and current Prescriptive Authority.
• No visa sponsorship available.