Physician Assistant, DHR Orthopedic Institute
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Location: Edinburg, TX 78542
Description:
DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days
Summary:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Primarily responsible to assess, evaluate and treat patients in the medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to a physician in the medical practice for further care management.
POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Meets all CPOE requirements.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections; managing wounds and infections, providing post operative or post procedure care.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal procedure information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Other duties as assigned.
Other information:
LINES OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Physician, Chief Ambulatory Officer, Administrator, Office Manager.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Performs other duties as assigned Provides excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E. program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: First Impressions, Communication, Hospitality, Teamwork, Professionalism, Service Recovery and the Golden Rule. All employees are expected to practice theses principals at all times.
Summary:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Primarily responsible to assess, evaluate and treat patients in the medical office setting, under the supervision and collaboration of a physician, by using advanced knowledge and skill to identify abnormal conditions, diagnose health problems, develop and implement treatment plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and collaborate with or refer to a physician in the medical practice for further care management.
POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited program required.
- Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program, (Prior to January 2001)-Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
- Current Certification by the National Commission on certification of Physician Assistants
- Current state licensure or eligibility for the state of Texas physician assistant.
- Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Good written and verbal communication skills required.
- Excellent customer service skills are required.
- Some evening or weekend work will be required
ACLS or PALS certification within 6 months of hire (as applicable to department)- Bilingual - English/Spanish.
JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:- Two (2) years of medical experience in a physician's office or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Knowledge of medical practice and care
- Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
- Ability to take and record vital signs, assist in a variety of treatments and medications
- Ability to maintain records and record and evaluate test results
- Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance
- Skill in identifying and resolving problems, supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
- Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and to react calmly in emergency situations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic
- Knowledge of State, Federal, and TJC regulations.
- Must project a professional image
Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Meets all CPOE requirements.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections; managing wounds and infections, providing post operative or post procedure care.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal procedure information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Other duties as assigned.
Other information:
LINES OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Physician, Chief Ambulatory Officer, Administrator, Office Manager.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Performs other duties as assigned Provides excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E. program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: First Impressions, Communication, Hospitality, Teamwork, Professionalism, Service Recovery and the Golden Rule. All employees are expected to practice theses principals at all times.