Neurology Physician Assistant Memory Center

Baylor Scott & White Health-posted 7 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Dallas, TX
Hospitals
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The Physician Assistant Medical Specialty is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. These providers work in specialty clinics. They may specialize in Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology, or other specialties.

  • 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 or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments.
  • Performs procedures following approved protocols with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
  • Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
  • Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care.
  • Works with physicians and team members when needed.
  • Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
  • Counsels patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
  • Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
  • Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
  • Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s 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 proficiency 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.
  • Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
  • Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
  • Grad of an Accredited Program.
  • Less than 1 Year of Experience.
  • Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits.
  • Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%.
  • Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more.
  • Immediate access to time off benefits.
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