Physician Assistant PA Urgent Care PRN
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Irving
Posted on: October 31, 2024
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThe Physician Assistant (PA) Urgent 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. Typically provides care to
patients in an urgent care or convenient care clinic.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by
performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical
examinations and medical histories.
- Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and
other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care
needs.
- Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or
other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or
performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies
with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends
interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
- Formulates 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. Evaluates patients response to health
care provided and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes,
management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition,
and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and
possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as
food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal
remedies.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patients treatment
plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when
the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
- Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems
related to the Providers specialty and training.
- Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and
providers level of expertise as delegated by supervising
Physician.
- May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular
schedule based on coverage needs of the department.KEY SUCCESS
FACTORS
- Knowledge 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
- Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis,
treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental
dysfunctions
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
- Skill in the use of computers and related software
applications
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based
patient treatment plans
- Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and
psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior
modification
- Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other
diagnostic tests
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the
state of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or
transfer
- Current certification by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)BENEFITSOur competitive
benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon
position type and/or level QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -Physician Assistants
(PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
of hire or transfer.by Jobble
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Irving , Physician Assistant PA Urgent Care PRN, Healthcare , Irving, Texas
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