JOB SUMMARY

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The 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.

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These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

\n\n\n\tAssesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem focused physical examinations and medical histories.\n\tOrders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.\n\tPrescribes, 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.\n\tRecommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.\n\tFormulates 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.\n\tEvaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.\n\tCounsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.\n\tCounsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.\n\tMaintains 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.\n\tProvide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.\n\tPerform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.\n\tMay provide care to a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health.\n\n\n

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

\n\n\n\tKnowledge 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.\n\tKnowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.\n\tVerbal and written communication skills.\n\tInterpersonal skills.\n\tCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.\n\tSkill in the use of computers and related software applications.\n\tAbility to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.\n\tAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.\n\tAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.\n\tCurrent license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.\n\tBasic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.\n\tCurrent certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).\n\n\n

BENEFITS

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Our competitive benefits package includes the following

\n\n\n\tImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits\n\t401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%\n\tTuition Reimbursement\n\tPTO accrual beginning Day 1\n\n\n

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

\n\nEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program\nEXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience\nCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -\n\n

       Physician Assistants (PA)

       Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.