Physician Assistant- Colon and Rectal

Baylor Scott & White Health•Waco, TX

28d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Physician Assistant specializing in Colon and Rectal surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest in Waco, Texas. The position involves both outpatient and inpatient care, including ER consults and first assisting in the Operating Room. The PA will manage approximately 12 patients per day and will not be required to take call or work weekends. The role emphasizes assessing patient conditions, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing treatments, formulating treatment plans, counseling patients and families, maintaining records, and performing invasive procedures as delegated by the supervising physician. The PA will also be involved in perioperative patient management and may perform follow-ups and hospital rounding.

Requirements

Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of practices, 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 (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
Grad of an Accredited Program
2 Years of Experience
Physician Assistants (PA)

Responsibilities

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, or uses medical drug therapies or related treatments. Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on 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. Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health care and the effectiveness of care.
Counsels patients and families about medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients on 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, level of experience and training.
Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, surgical, procedural, etc.).
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.
Performs follow-ups with patients both pre- and post-operatively. May also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department.
Participates in all phases of perioperative patient management including outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings.
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.