Physician Assistant

Wellness Pointe•Kilgore, NE

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About The Position

The Physician Assistant primarily provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a physician. The role includes patient examinations, comprehensive physical examinations, and compiling patient medical data, including health histories and physical examination results. The Physician Assistant assesses patients, develops medical plans and prognoses, consults with physicians, and orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests. The position also involves performing procedures within validated competence, recommending or initiating treatments under approved protocols, maintaining accurate medical records, participating in quality improvement, counseling patients and families, and planning and reassessing care, including emergency care. The role requires adherence to client-related policies and procedures, including confidentiality, and compliance with the Center’s Compliance & Performance Improvement Program guidelines. Other duties may be assigned, including duties outside normal responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

State of Texas license as a Physician Assistant and eligibility for certification through the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
Licensed to practice in the jurisdiction as required by the state.
At least 2 years of experience.
Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
Valid Texas driver’s license, appropriate driving record, and auto liability insurance meeting Texas statutory minimums.
Thorough understanding of public health medicine principles and practices, including related cultures and the social and economic forces in family practices.
Knowledge of the goals and general methods used by other professionals participating in public health programs.
Ability to practice public health medicine and work productively with individuals and professional and other community groups.
Ability to plan and execute work, seek and use supervision and consultation, exercise good judgment, and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to maintain a pleasant and professional attitude toward patients and personnel.
Ability to adhere to all client-related policies and procedures, including confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

General or community health medical experience.
General or community health nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical conditions by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
Formulate medical plans and prognoses based on patients’ conditions.
Consult with physicians regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical problems and health care needs.
Perform selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within the scope of validated competence.
Initiate or recommend medical drug therapies and other related therapeutic treatments and procedures in accordance with approved protocols and policies.
Document patient care completely and accurately; initiate and maintain required records and legal documents.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Counsel patients, families, and significant others about health and illness, and promote health maintenance.
Evaluate, plan, implement, and reevaluate care for individuals requiring emergency measures.
Refer patients to physicians for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment when appropriate.
Adhere to client-related policies and procedures, including confidentiality, and to guidelines established under the Compliance & Performance Improvement Program.
Carry out other duties as assigned.