Sports Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Waxahachie
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThe PA Medical Specialty 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 work in a specialty clinic,
and may specialize in Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious
Disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology,
Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and
Immunology, Rheumatology or other medical specialty.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEAssesses 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 patients 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 patients 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 Providers specialty
and training.Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than
primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services,
procedural, etc.).Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of
practice and competency of the provider as delegated by supervising
Physician.May be required to perform patient care duties beyond
regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.KEY
SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge 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 measuresKnowledge of
principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and
rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctionsVerbal and
written communication skillsInterpersonal skillsCritical thinking
and complex problem-solving skillsSkill in the use of computers and
related software applicationsAbility to develop and implement
comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plansAbility to
counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric
conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modificationAbility to
interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic testsCurrent
license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of
TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or
transferCurrent certification by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)BENEFITSOur competitive
benefits package includes the following
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas , Sports Orthopedic Surgical Physician Assistant, Healthcare , Waxahachie, Texas
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