Job Description
Position Summary
Responsible for direct patient care and coordination within specialty area(s). Assesses patients by means of health history and physical examination. Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as determined by specialty area(s) following appropriate clinical protocols. Educates and councils patients as appropriate by department and specialty practice standards. Confers with physicians and other health care providers in completing and implementing appropriate patient treatment plans.
This role supports the clinical, educational, and academic mission of the institution. In addition to clinical responsibilities, this role may include teaching and mentorship through institutional training programs, including the WCM PA Program.
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