PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Physician Assistants (PAs) are health care professionals who are licensed by the state or credentialed by a federal employer to practice medicine as delegated by and with the supervision of a physician. PAs provide a broad range of medical and surgical services. Our experienced professionals can assist your Health and Safety team with the management of on-the-job injuries, while fully understanding OSHA related Aggressive First Aid concepts.
Our Physician Assistants:
· Maintain 24/7/365 consult with the ER for
MEDEVAC, and collaborative MDs
· Are Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
· Are Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support
· Stabilize and treat patients
· Diagnose and treat illness and/or injury
· Develop and carry out treatment plans
· Suture lacerations
· Offer OTC and prescription medications
· Prepare patients for Air Medical Transport
· Effectively use Alaska MEDEVAC systems
· Have Solid Delayed Transport Experience
· Provide patient education and preventative health care
counseling