Job Summary: Performs direct patient care in the ambulatory clinic setting under the supervision of a physician.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
· Performs and documents physical examinations on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.
· Obtains and documents patients' medical histories.
· Assesses and documents patient and/or family’s psychosocial issues.
· Performs and/or orders diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/tests.
· Explains all tests/procedures to patient/family including any pre-testing requirements.
· Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate a diagnosis.
· Interprets laboratory and diagnostic test results.
· Formulates diagnoses and treats illnesses within scope of practice.
· Formulates and implements patient treatment plans within the PA's scope of practice.
· Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate within scope of practice.
· Provides counseling/education for patients and families on preventive healthcare.
· Always defers to the physician with difficult cases or when a case is out of the scope of practice for a physician's assistant.
· Orders, prescribes dispenses and administers drugs and medical devices within scope of practice. (See individual state laws)
· Able to manage patients on ventilators; endotracheal tubes, nasogastric tubes; performs venipuncture, venous cutdown, inserts central venous lines, arterial punctures; administers parenteral fluids, blood/blood products; performs wound care, suturing, cast application and removal; performs lumbar punctures and other procedures.
· Able to perform minor surgical procedures.
· Writes progress notes and discharge summaries.
· Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
· Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
· Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervising physician, nurses, office/clinic staff.
· Maintains a good working relationship within the organization.
· Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
· Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
· Participates in clinical research studies when appropriate.
· Attends all office/clinic and medical staff meetings as appropriate to the organization's rules and regulations.
Regulatory Requirements:
· Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, etc.
· Graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant Program.
· NCCPA Certified.
· Licensed in the State of Texas as a physician’s assistant.
· Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if applicable.
· Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.
· Current liability coverage.
· Must complete 100 hours of CME every two (2) years and take the recertification exam every ten (10) years.
· Must be supervised by a physician.
· Must have ED Experience
· Scope of practice is related directly to the PA's supervising physician and individual state laws.
Work Location: In person
