ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT-C

Salience Health•Plano, TX

About The Position

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: We are looking to add a certified physician assistant (PA-C) to our growing team of medical professionals. Your primary responsibility will be provide advanced primary and/or specialty care to patients in our facility. Duties will include but are not limited to, performing physical exams, recording patient medical histories, creating patient care plans, and administering diagnostic tests. You will also be administering medicines and treatments, as well as observing the patient response to such treatment.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program
Must have PA-C licensure in the state where employed or a compact party state and be board certified by corresponding entity
Must have prescriptive authorization
PA authorization in the state where employed to practice in Family Health by corresponding entity
Must be proficient with medical instruments and equipment required by the work
Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology
Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with retail and medical partners at various levels, patients, family members, physicians and representatives of the community
Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA
Experience providing primary care as a family physician assistant-certified practitioner knowledge of disease prevention

Responsibilities

Help provide primary care to patients
Perform physical exams and patient observations
Record patient medical histories and symptoms
Create patient care plans and contribute to existing plans
Order, administer and analyze diagnostic tests
Monitor and operate medical equipment
Diagnose health issues
Detect changes in a patient’s health and change treatment plans as necessary
Administer medicines and treatments
Evaluate responses to treatments and medications
Consult with healthcare professions
Train patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries and disease prevention