A Physician Assistant can add a lot to your medical practice. They enable you to serve more patients than you could otherwise, operate more efficiently and can triage patients accurately. They can handle patients on their own and consult with a physician on the more complex cases.
Here are five traits to look for when searching for your next Physician Assistant.
Empathy
They are noted for their ability to make the best use of their time with patients. They listen to what patients say and discern what they may not be telling them. They are able to read between the lines to diagnose ailments accurately and prescribe the least invasive, most effective course of treatment.
Judgment
A Physician Assistant can handle most patients, but in order to serve their patients best, they must know when to call for a doctor’s consult on particularly complex cases. You want to be confident they won’t hesitate to ask questions that are in the best interest of the patient.
Detail oriented
The best Physician Assistant will be able to identify symptoms that a patient may not report. A patient may not even notice symptoms such as skin changes or fatigue or not realize they are connected to the ailment they came in with. An observant Physician Assistant will ask plenty of follow-up questions and examine the patient carefully to ensure that no symptoms are missed. This will provide a more accurate diagnosis and fewer misdiagnoses.
Problem solver
Gathering information is only one aspect of a Physician Assistant’s job. They must also possess the skills and education to make a diagnosis from the accumulated facts. It’s important to approach the examination with an open mind, but once facts are gathered, they must know how to figure out their likely cause.
Team player
A Physician Assistant must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Select those who are adept at both. They often examine patients one on one, but must have the ability to communicate well when consulting on more complex cases. They must work well with others in the practice from the front office staff to physicians. Choose employees who understand the importance of working together toward a common goal.
At KTE Services, we specialize in placing qualified Physician Assistant, CRNA, anesthesiologist and pain management professionals in practices and medical facilities of all sizes. Contact us today for help finding and attracting the right professionals for your team.
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