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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:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $86,300.00
• MidPoint – $107,900.00
• Maximum – $129,500.00