Physician Assistant (Immunology) (PH5703 - Allergy Institute)

CommuniCare Health Center Jobs•Shavano Park, TX

13h

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (Immunology) provides comprehensive primary and specialty health care services to the Center’s Allergy/Immunology patients. The role involves consulting with a supervising physician and following appropriate clinical protocols. For administrative matters, provider relations, and day-to-day guidance, the position reports to the Internal Medicine/Immunologist. The Physician Assistant diagnoses and treats allergic and immunologic conditions, provides related therapies and medication, documents patient care in the electronic health record, and supports continuity and quality of care. The role also includes clinical oversight of support staff when appropriate, participation in health promotion and clinic activities, and maintaining professional knowledge through continuing education.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited university in a Physician Assistant program.
Current unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the Texas Medical Board.
Board certification with NCCPA or related certification.
At least 2 years of experience as a Family Medicine Physician Assistant specializing in Immunology or a similar specialty.
Annual continuing medical education as required by the board specialty.
Current DEA registration.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat allergic or immunologic conditions by documenting medical histories, conducting physical examinations, educating patients, and ordering or performing diagnostic tests, including skin prick, intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.
Provide therapies such as allergen immunotherapy and immunoglobin therapy, assess treatment risks and benefits, and prescribe medications such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
Maintain problem-oriented health records in accordance with Center policies and procedures, document each visit in the electronic health record, and close encounters within 24 hours.
Assure continuity of care by providing timely comprehensive medical services according to the clinic schedule, the Center’s scope of practice, and the provider’s training.
Maintain knowledge of advances in allergy and immunology and complete continuing education related to the specialty.
Meet specialty productivity standards, maintain efficient patient flow, and minimize schedule changes and absences.
Provide excellent customer service to assist patients with health care needs.
Provide clinical oversight of clinical support staff engaged in activities and procedures, as appropriate.
Follow departmental and clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality-improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Participate in health promotion, education, or prevention programs as needed, and attend clinic and departmental meetings and other required clinic functions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.