INTEGRIS Health
Physician Assistant / Emergency Medicine / Oklahoma / Permanent / PhysicianAssis
INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Overview
Physician Assistant to work part time with Colon and Rectal Surgery Clinic on the campus of INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center. Enjoy a mix of clinic and OR. The Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed. The Physician Assistant assists physician with procedures and serves as a liaison between the physician and the patient. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.
Responsibilities
Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment.
Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention.
Orders and initiates appropriate laboratory tests, medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected.
Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing (not involving tendons, arteries or nerves), wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection, trauma or other disease processes.
Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medications.
Maintains timely documentation of the patient's medical record.
Neurosurgical setting: ensures all necessary patient tests (i.e. pre‑op labs, EKGs, x‑rays, etc.) have been completed prior to surgery, assists physician(s) in surgery (e.g. wound closure, fitting of braces, post‑op orders), provides wound care and infection management, makes rounds as requested by physician(s), and completes patient discharge summaries.
Metro ER setting: assists in triage and initiates radiographic and laboratory studies for patients to be seen in the main Emergency Department or Minor Care, may examine, treat, and make disposition on patients in triage under direct physician supervision as time allows.
Mental Health setting: responsible for patient assessment following therapeutic holds per state and federal regulations.
Qualifications
Requires a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oklahoma.
Current BLS certification.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
ISMC Neurosurgical Dept Only: 1 year of experience in a surgery setting preferred.
Emergency Department Only: 1 year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting preferred.
Current ACLS certification if working with adults required in acute care environments.
Current PALS certification if working with children required in acute care environments.
Physical Demands & Fit Test This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
EEO Statement All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Responsibilities
Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment.
Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention.
Orders and initiates appropriate laboratory tests, medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected.
Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing (not involving tendons, arteries or nerves), wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection, trauma or other disease processes.
Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medications.
Maintains timely documentation of the patient's medical record.
Neurosurgical setting: ensures all necessary patient tests (i.e. pre‑op labs, EKGs, x‑rays, etc.) have been completed prior to surgery, assists physician(s) in surgery (e.g. wound closure, fitting of braces, post‑op orders), provides wound care and infection management, makes rounds as requested by physician(s), and completes patient discharge summaries.
Metro ER setting: assists in triage and initiates radiographic and laboratory studies for patients to be seen in the main Emergency Department or Minor Care, may examine, treat, and make disposition on patients in triage under direct physician supervision as time allows.
Mental Health setting: responsible for patient assessment following therapeutic holds per state and federal regulations.
Qualifications
Requires a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oklahoma.
Current BLS certification.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
ISMC Neurosurgical Dept Only: 1 year of experience in a surgery setting preferred.
Emergency Department Only: 1 year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting preferred.
Current ACLS certification if working with adults required in acute care environments.
Current PALS certification if working with children required in acute care environments.
Physical Demands & Fit Test This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
EEO Statement All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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