Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology - Baptist Medical Center - Portland Ave

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed. The role assists physicians with procedures and serves as a liaison between physicians and patients. The position adheres to applicable National Patient Safety Goals based on the level of patient contact. Responsibilities and qualifications may vary by department. The role reports to the supervising physician and department management. The position may have additional or varied physical demands and/or respiratory fit-test requirements. It involves potential exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals; standard precautions must be followed.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in Oklahoma.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
For NZTI work with adults in acute care environments: Current ACLS certification.
For NZTI work with children in acute care environments: Current PALS certification.

Nice To Haves

For the ISMC Neurosurgical Department: One year of experience in a surgery setting is preferred.
For the Emergency Department: One year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiate and complete detailed patient assessments.
Diagnose actual or potential health problems or needs based on collected data and plan therapeutic interventions.
Order and initiate appropriate laboratory tests, medications, treatment, and consultations based on collected data.
Order or perform routine procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing that does not involve tendons, arteries, or nerves, wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and management of simple conditions caused by infection, trauma, or other disease processes.
Educate patients about prescribed treatment and medications.
Maintain timely documentation in patients’ medical records.
For the ISMC Neurosurgical Department: Ensure necessary preoperative tests, such as labs, EKGs, and x-rays, are completed before surgery.
For the ISMC Neurosurgical Department: Assist physicians in surgery, including wound closure, fitting braces, and placing postoperative orders.
For the ISMC Neurosurgical Department: Provide wound care and infection management.
For the ISMC Neurosurgical Department: Make rounds and complete patient discharge summaries as requested by physicians.
For the Emergency Department: Assist with triage and initiate radiographic and laboratory studies for patients to be seen in the main Emergency Department or Minor Care.
For the Emergency Department: As time allows, examine, treat, and determine disposition for triage patients under direct physician supervision.
For Mental Health: Assess patients following therapeutic holds in accordance with state and federal regulations.