Physician Assistant Community Care
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: College Station
Posted on: November 14, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant (PA) Community Care is a licensed,
certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively 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.
These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal
medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic in a role
intended to increase patient access and/or target medically
underserved populations from the community and hospitals following
discharge.
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
protocols/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 patient's 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 patient's 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 Provider's specialty and training.
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as
delegated by supervising Physician.
May provide care to a panel of patients in a team-based model
focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as
population health.
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 principles, 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 within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification
of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
BENEFITS
Our 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 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - -
- - - - - - -Physician Assistants (PA)
- - - - - - -Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of
hire or transfer.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Round Rock , Physician Assistant Community Care, Other , College Station, Texas
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