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Physician Assistant-Urgent Care (Permanent Role)
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Location: Fort Worth, TX, 76104 Shift: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 24 per week Compensation: Based on experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and obtain detailed medical histories.
- Order, collect, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests to evaluate patient conditions and needs.
- Prescribe or recommend appropriate therapeutic treatments, including medications and procedures, based on clinical guidelines.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams.
- Evaluate patients’ response to treatment and adjust plans accordingly.
- Provide counseling and education to patients and families regarding conditions, treatment options, medications, and wellness strategies.
- Document all patient interactions, treatment plans, and outcomes accurately and timely.
- Consult and refer patients when conditions exceed the scope of the PA’s practice.
- Perform invasive procedures within scope and as delegated by supervising physicians.
- Participate in shift coverage based on departmental needs.
Key Success Factors:
- Strong knowledge of human anatomy, medical diagnoses, treatment alternatives, and healthcare protocols.
- Proficiency in diagnostic evaluation and patient management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Effective critical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.
- Competence in EMR systems and healthcare software.
- Ability to formulate and carry out outcome-based treatment plans.
- Skilled in patient education and behavioral counseling.
Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical or urgent care setting.
- Certification/Licensure:
- Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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