Physician Assistant

**Physician Assistant** ## **JOB SUMMARY:** The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare provider who practices in collaboration with, and under the direction of, the supervising ophthalmologist. The PA will provide office-based clinical care, diagnostic support, therapeutic treatment, preventive services, and post-operative surgical care within the patient care parameters established by the supervising physician. This role is designed for a PA interested in ophthalmology and procedural medicine while working directly with a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon. Prior ophthalmology experience is not required; specialty training and physician guidance will be provided. ## **ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:** - Structured 3‑month onboarding and training program - Direct collaboration with a high-volume ophthalmic surgeon. - Hands-on involvement in office-based and surgical ophthalmology services, including post-operative care. - Opportunity to develop a focused specialty skillset in a procedural medical field. - Clear clinical protocols with increasing responsibility as competency develops. ## **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties as required):** - Provide ophthalmic services to patients within parameters established by the supervising physician. - Perform comprehensive post-operative examinations for ophthalmology patients, including cataract surgery, LASIK / PRK, YAG capsulotomy, and other ophthalmic procedures as directed. - Manage post-operative medications and treatment plans per protocol and under the direction of the supervising ophthalmologist. - Educate patients on surgical recovery, medication instructions, restrictions, warning signs, and follow-up care. - Perform H&P examinations as directed and within the PA scope of practice. - Assist with femtosecond laser-related patient care, workflow, preparation, and support as directed by the supervising ophthalmologist. - Support other ophthalmic procedures, exams, diagnostic tests and clinical services as assigned by supervising ophthalmologist. - Perform additional patient services established by the supervising physician. - Escalate concerns, complications, or abnormal findings to the supervising ophthalmologist in accordance with clinical protocol. - Counsel patients regarding prescribed therapeutic regimens, health maintenance, diagnosis, condition, and treatment plan. - Prescribe medication to patients under the supervision of a physician, including therapy and referrals as applicable. - Assist the physician during surgery and office-based procedures as needed. - Oversee and coordinate duties of technical assistants as appropriate. - Document care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record. - Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, organizational policies, the Compliance Program, and Code of Conduct. ## **ONBOARDING:** - Specialty training will include physician shadowing, clinical protocol review, and gradual transition into job responsibilities. - Ongoing feedback will be provided as the PA develops competency and independence within the role. ## **COMPETENCIES:** - Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions. - Demonstrated knowledge of medical materials, methods, instruments, and equipment. - Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations. - Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. - Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage time to meet deadlines and organizational requirements. - Ability to maintain personal and professional boundaries with colleagues and patients. - Strong interest in surgical or procedural medicine. - Comfortable learning specialty-specific ophthalmic examinations and protocol-driven care. - Values collaboration, accuracy, patient education, and long-term specialty development. ## **WORK ENVIRONMENT:** The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.…