**Job Summary:**
The Physician Assistant provides primary healthcare to a select group of patients within their area of training/expertise, focusing on wellness promotion, illness prevention, and managing minor acute and stable chronic illnesses. They collaborate with the supervising Physician in accordance with education and state laws.
**Responsibilities:**
- Triage, diagnose, and treat illness and physical conditions within the specialty area of practice.
- Assess physical and psycho-social health status through medical history and physical examination.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests.
- Perform therapeutic and corrective measures, prescribe medication, and provide preventive health maintenance and education.
- Teach and counsel patients, families, and groups.
- Adhere to clinical policies and procedures, including infection control principles and confidentiality.
- Provide clinical direction to RNs, LPNs, and Medical Assistants.
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