Physician Assistant (Immunology) (PH5703 - Allergy Institute)

CommuniCare•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (Immunology) provides comprehensive primary health care services to the Center’s Allergy/Immunology patients. The role consults with a supervising physician and follows appropriate clinical protocols. For administrative matters, provider relations, and day-to-day guidance, the Physician Assistant reports to the Internal Medicine/Immunologist. The position provides diagnosis and treatment for allergic and immunologic conditions, including patient assessment, diagnostic testing, education, and therapies. It maintains patient records and timely electronic health record documentation, supports continuity and quality of care, and contributes to clinic operations, health promotion, and staff oversight as appropriate. Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change.

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.
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Family Medicine Physician Assistant specializing in Immunology or a similar specialty.
Annual continuing medical education as required by 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 patient medical histories, conducting physical examinations, educating patients, and ordering or performing diagnostic tests such as skin-prick, intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.
Provide therapies such as allergen immunotherapy and immunoglobin therapy, assess risks and benefits of therapies for allergic and immunologic disorders, and prescribe medications including antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
Maintain a problem-oriented health record for each patient in accordance with the Center’s Health Information Management policies and procedures, provide appropriate and legible documentation, and complete visit documentation in the electronic health record and close encounters within 24 hours.
Assure continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a timely basis according to the clinic schedule, the Center’s scope of practice, and the provider’s training.
Maintain knowledge and continuing education related to advancements in allergy and immunology.
Meet specialty productivity standards, maintain efficient patient flow, and minimize schedule changes and absences.
Provide excellent customer service to assist patients with their health care needs.
Provide clinical oversight, as appropriate, over clinical support staff engaged in activities and procedures.
Follow departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives, including continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Participate in health promotion, education, and prevention programs as needed; attend and participate in clinic and departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.