Physician Assistant - Colorectal- Palm Springs, CA

Conifer Health Solutions•Palm Springs, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Colorectal team in providing exceptional care to the Coachella Valley community in beautiful Palm Springs, California. We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide support in the outpatient clinic setting.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited PA program
PA licensure
DEA eligible
Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

Responsibilities

Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician’s patient care plan and supervised by the physician.
Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
Fulfill all duties assigned by physician.
Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment.
Participates in patient review conferences and staffing.
Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities.
Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
Orders medications.
Other duties as assigned.