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Physician Assistant
Amudham HospitalsTN, IN21h ago
Full-timevia indeed
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Job Description
- *HR MANAGER \- 9677269391**
A Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare professional who examines, diagnoses, and treats patients, prescribes medications, and performs medical procedures in collaboration with physicians
Core Job Responsibilities
- **Patient Evaluation \& Diagnosis:** Take detailed medical histories, conduct physical examinations, and evaluate patient symptoms.
- **Testing \& Treatment Plans:** Order and interpret diagnostic tests (such as bloodwork, X\-rays, and lab studies) and formulate treatment plans.
- **Prescriptions \& Procedures:** Prescribe medications, administer injections/immunizations, set fractures, suture wounds, and manage acute or chronic illnesses.
- **Surgical Assistance:** First\- or second\-assist in operating rooms, prep patients, help with retraction/positioning, and close incisions.
- **Patient Education \& Counseling:** Counsel patients and families on preventive health care, disease management, and lifestyle changes.
- **Record Keeping:** Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely electronic health and department records.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
- Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
- Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
- Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
- Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
- Attend to emergencies
- Provide help during surgeries
- Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
- Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
- Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
- Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse
- Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
- Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know\-how
- Problem solving skills and ability to multi\-task
- Caring and compassionate
- Team player with good communication skills
- BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Job Overview
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Location
- Chennai
- Posted
- 21h ago
- Source
- Indeed