Physician Assistant, DHR Orthopedic Institute

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 :

• • 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.