Physician Assistant Primary Care
- Full-time
Position Highlights
- Patient Volume : 10-14 patients per day (8-hour shift)
- Care Model : 3 providers on site, including 1 APP
- Support Staff : 1 : 1 CMA or LVN support
- Schedule : Full-time, flexible options for Monday-Friday. Future flexibility for 4x10s may be available.
- Premium Pay : Opportunities for moonlighting available
- Work Environment : On-site lab, collaborative team setting
- Experience : Open to new graduates and experienced providers alike
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive :
Balanced patient mix
JOB SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant (PA) Primary 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.
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 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.
Provide consultation level services for conditions / problems related to the Providers specialty and training.
Perform 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
Note : Benefits may vary based upon position type and / or level
QUALIFICATIONS
Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) : BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Create a job alert for this search
Primary Care Physician • Round Rock, TX, US
Primary Care Physician
Physician Assistant Georgetown TX
Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Killeen, TX
Family Practice / Primary Care Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant Primary Care with Home Visits
Physician Assistant Urgent Care Part-Time
Physician Assistant / NP Opportunity in North Austin TX - Urology Austin
Physician Assistant (New Graduates Welcomed)
Physician Assistant Urgent Care
Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiology - General / Other - $80 to $100 per hour in Temple, TX
Practice Partner - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant Primary Care
Direct Hire Primary Care Physician Assistant Role $120,789 per year in Austin, Texas
Family Practice / Primary Care Physician Assistant
Family Practice / Primary Care Physician Assistant - Competitive Salary (Austin)
Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiology - General / Other - $80 to $100 per hour in Temple, TX
Physician Assistant (PA) - Family Practice in Austin, TX
