Physician Associate (PA), Primary Care

Job Title

Physician Associate (PA), Primary Care

Location & Schedule

Willow Tree Family Doctors, 4 days per week (Tue Thu)

Responsibility Summary

• Consult patients face to face, by telephone and online via eConsult.
• Take medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret investigations.
• Develop and implement diagnosis and treatment plans under GP supervision.
• Document care and complete required paperwork, including fee claims.
• Participate in chronic disease management, recall and cohort management.
• Attend multi disciplinary meetings, educational meetings and clinical improvement activities.
• Contribute to the practice's quality improvement and performance target initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completed a postgraduate Physician Associate course (PG Diploma or MSc).
• Maintained professional registration with the Faculty of Physician Associates and the General Medical Council.
• Evidence of UK PA National Re Certification Exam, retaken every six years.
• Strong clinical decision making, communication and teamwork skills.

Training & Development

Required to undertake 50 hours of continuing medical education per year and attend regular practice meetings.

Compensation

£37,794.24 to £53,255.52 a year, depending on experience.