Family Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides quality, affordable primary care, dental, and behavioral health services. Our “high touch, high tech” clinics offer unique patient focused care to anyone in the community, regardless of their ability to pay. We are rapidly growing in Sandusky, Ohio at our two locations as well as in Norwalk, Ohio and surrounding areas. We also offer behavioral health and primary care at several local schools in hopes of eliminating barriers to those needing services.
As we continue to grow and expand, Family Health Services is looking for a Physician Assistant who has a high level of medical knowledge and possesses all qualities for providing comprehensive and quality care for all patients. This position’s role is to see and assess patients who are in need of medical care. A Physicians Assistant will perform many tasks that help improve productivity. Duties will include history taking,
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides support and services within professional teams under the direct or indirect supervision of a Physician.
- Develops rapport with patients and families.
- Provides education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment and care.
- Documents patient care and compliance with quality standards.
- Assesses the condition and needs of a patient based on interactions and observations.
- Performs select diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
- Orders and interprets patient laboratory results.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members including providers and nursing staff, to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans.
Require Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Results-oriented work ethic and ability to undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives
- Proven written and oral communication skills
- Ability to think critically and solve problems
- Ability to work well with a team and develop partnerships with multiple diverse medical professionals
- Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot with creative thinking
- Excellent work and attendance record
- Excellent initiative and independent judgement
Education/Experience:
- Graduate of a training program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission of PA (ARC-PA)
- Additionally candidates must meet one of the following:
- Master’s Degree
- Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience as a PA
- Must have successfully passed the PA National Certifying Examination
- Must possess and active, current, full, and unrestricted license
FHS is committed to equal employment opportunity.
