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Additional levels that exist for this job profile can be seen below.

The Physician Assistant provides timely, efficient, and effective patient-centered care for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of wellness. This position conducts a variety of medical surveillance examinations and acts as a healthcare clinical resource for the University community.

• Review patient history and perform physical exam
• Provide healthcare services and education aimed at preventing health problems and maintaining overall wellness
• Communicate and exchange information with patients, their families, physicians, professional associates, and the healthcare system
• Make decisions and recommendations about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information, preferences, scientific evidence, and clinical judgement
• Develop and carry out patient management plans; counsel and education patients and their families
• Perform essential medical and surgical procedures as needed; perform a variety of acute medical procedures
• Maintain awareness of different funding sources and payment systems that provide coverage for patients; practice cost-effective healthcare
• Serve on committees, task forces, and working groups
• Provide training and education to other staff; may provide training to interns and medical students
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives; cooperate and contribute to quality care
• Coordinate with case managers and workers compensation as needed on injury related cases

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 14
• Minimum – $97,100.00
• MidPoint – $121,400.00
• Maximum – $145,700.00