The GW Medical Faculty Associates

Physician Assistant, Surgery (General)

The GW Medical Faculty Associates  •  $108k - $173k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

The GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform, under the responsibility and supervision of physicians, clinical patient care service defined as data gathering, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, management of stable and chronic illnesses, and counseling. The Advanced Practice Provider will be credentialed according to the medical staff regulations. They will be under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Performs evaluation and problem identification of patients.
  • Performs history and physical examination of patients.
  • Writes prescriptions, and orders, and interprets laboratory data and radiological tests.
  • Monitors patient status and response to treatments.
  • Documents findings in the medical record.
  • Recommends appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Interacts with consultants as appropriate.
  • Provide education and counseling for patients. Directs patient and/or family to agencies dealing with specific illnesses/diseases.
  • Orders appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Supervises NP, PA, health science, and medical students as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

  • A Master's degree as a Physician Assistant and completion of an approved course of study as a Physician Assistant.

Licensure

  • Current and valid NCCPA certification and D.C. licensure as a Physician Assistant.

Physical Requirements

  • Sit, stand, bend, reach, and walk for long periods of time in a clinical setting.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs. as part of the role.
  • Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
  • Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

About GW MFA

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.

The GW Medical Faculty Associates

About The GW Medical Faculty Associates

At The GW Medical Faculty Associates, we strive to do nothing less than to transform the art of healing. We have more than 700 providers that care for patients through over 50 medical specialties. They write the books your physician studies today and teach the doctors who will treat your sons and daughters tomorrow.

We are committed to comprehensive, thorough and accessible patient care. We see patients on our main campus at GW University, Sibley Memorial, Suburban and INOVA Fairfax Hospitals, too. We are a sought-after resource for patients who come here from all over the world, and for doctors as far away as Antarctica who seek our counsel through telemedicine.

We are national leaders in implementation of the Electronic Healthcare Record, which allows your doctors to work from a single, secure electronic patient file. That contains costs and makes treatment plans more precise, and expedites the pace of clinical research.

We are a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to enrich lives through the delivery of exceptional care that exceeds the expectations of our patients and their families, transform healthcare education and advance discovery.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
Year Founded
Unknown
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