The Physician Assistant is a member of the Local MD Urgent Care delivery team. The Staff PA is responsible for setting the standards for the level and quality of care. The Staff PA has responsibility, authority, and accountability for providing care through consultation and collaboration with a physician/Medical Director. The Staff PA manages and provides management of health problems, coordination of healthcare including administering physical exams, diagnosing, and treating illness/injuries and prescribing medications for patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, professional communication, and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Staff PA encompasses the beginnings of leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The Staff PA establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, Local MD Urgent Care, patients, and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The PA promotes excellence in care and provides expertise in clinical practice, education, consultant services, and clinical research.