Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Facility Sanford S Univ Med Ctr Location Fargo ND Address 1720 S University Dr Fargo ND 58103 USA Job Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40.00 Job Summary The Physician Assistant PA provides service to patients in designated care settings including acute short and long-term care by assisting physicians assessing patients and treating injuries and ailments. Obtains a thorough medical history from patient and dependent on patient population and setting will perform an examination andor assessment to determine patients needs. With other healthcare professionals analyze and interpret information collected from patient medical records symptoms physical findings or diagnostic information to develop and establish appropriate diagnosis. Acknowledges and demonstrates the importance of care coordination and navigation by rounding on patients. Works in collaboration with providers and independently to provide care. Formulates a plan for treatment of the patient and prescribes medications based on efficacy safety and cost as legally authorized if necessary in order to aid recovery and manage pain. Maintain complete and detailed records of patients health care plans and prognoses in a timely manner. Makes necessary healthcare referrals. Provide patients with information needed to promote health reduce risk factors or prevent disease or disability. Counsels patients and family members about self-management on prevention and treatment plan for health issues tailoring instructions to patients individual circumstances. May participate in clinical research studies. Incorporates evidence based practice guidelines into care. Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for advanced practice provider practices including reimbursement of services. Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare Medicaid managed care and private sources as applicable. Demonstrate extensive advanced knowledge of medical principles practices and techniques. Qualifications Masters or Baccalaureate degree Associates or Nursing Degree if training prior to 1994. Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant ARC-PA or its predecessors. Demonstrated current competence and provision of care treatment or services for at least 30 patients in the past twelve months or completion of an ARC-PA approved program in the past twelve months. Successful completion of the national certifying examination and current certification given by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Current Drug Enforcement Administration DEA permit to prescribe controlled substances. Benefits Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility a variety of benefits include health insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance a 401k retirement plan worklife balance benefits and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards visit httpssanfordcareers.combenefits . Sanford is an EEOAA Employer MFDisabilityVet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talentsanfordhealth.org . Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number R-0227297 Job Function Advanced Practice Provider Featured No Specialty Physical Medicine Visas Accepted NA