Employed

Georgetown•Georgetown, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) Urgent Care is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician. Typically provides care to patients in an urgent care or convenient care clinic. Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care – Georgetown treats patients 18 years and older for various illnesses and injuries and is pleased to provide the local communities with quality medical care in a comforting environment. The providers at our urgent care center in Georgetown specialize in emergency medicine and offer extended hours seven days a week for patients needing immediate care now instead of later. Schedule: Full-time 1.0 FTE with 10-hour shifts. The rotation includes: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday Weekday hours: 8 AM - 8 PM Weekend hours: 9 AM - 5 PM Care Model: The staffing model includes one LVN per provider, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment. Patient Age Range: The clinic primarily serves patients aged 18 years and older. Patient Volume: Providers can expect to see 23-30 patients per day. Ideal Candidate: A provider who enjoys and feels comfortable working with the geriatric population will thrive in this department. A compassionate and patient-centered approach is essential.

Requirements

Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
Knowledge of principles, 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
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.
A provider who enjoys and feels comfortable working with the geriatric population will thrive in this department.
A compassionate and patient-centered approach is essential.

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 and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate .
Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as 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 and/or expertise .
Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of competency as delegated by supervising Physician.
May be to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.