Physician Assistant Primary Care
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYnnThe Physician Assistant (PA) Primary Care is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who effectively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board.
The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.
nnThese providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.
nnESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEnnntAssesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem focused physical examinations and medical histories.
ntOrders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
ntPrescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
ntRecommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
ntFormulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.
ntEvaluates patient's response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
ntCounsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
ntCounsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
ntMaintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
ntProvide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
ntPerform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.
ntMay provide care to a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health.
nnnKEY SUCCESS FACTORSnnntKnowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
ntKnowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
ntVerbal and written communication skills.
ntInterpersonal skills.
ntCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
ntSkill in the use of computers and related software applications.
ntAbility to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
ntAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
ntAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
ntCurrent license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
ntBasic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
ntCurrent certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
nnnBENEFITSnnOur competitive benefits package includes the followingnnntImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefitsnt401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%ntTuition ReimbursementntPTO accrual beginning Day 1nnnNote:
Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONSnnntEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramntEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperiencentCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -nnn Physician Assistants (PA)nn Basic Life Support (BLS):
BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
n Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Communication Critical Thinking Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Psychology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.
nnThese providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.
nnESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEnnntAssesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem focused physical examinations and medical histories.
ntOrders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
ntPrescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
ntRecommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
ntFormulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.
ntEvaluates patient's response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
ntCounsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
ntCounsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
ntMaintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
ntProvide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
ntPerform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.
ntMay provide care to a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health.
nnnKEY SUCCESS FACTORSnnntKnowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
ntKnowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
ntVerbal and written communication skills.
ntInterpersonal skills.
ntCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
ntSkill in the use of computers and related software applications.
ntAbility to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
ntAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
ntAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
ntCurrent license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
ntBasic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
ntCurrent certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
nnnBENEFITSnnOur competitive benefits package includes the followingnnntImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefitsnt401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%ntTuition ReimbursementntPTO accrual beginning Day 1nnnNote:
Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONSnnntEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited ProgramntEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of ExperiencentCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -nnn Physician Assistants (PA)nn Basic Life Support (BLS):
BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
n Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Communication Critical Thinking Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Psychology Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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