Physician Assistant

Wellness Pointe•Kilgore, TX

About The Position

The Physician Assistant 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 examination results. The Physician Assistant assesses and manages patient conditions, consults with physicians, orders and evaluates diagnostic tests, performs procedures within validated competence, and initiates or recommends therapies in accordance with approved protocols and policies. The position also involves accurate medical documentation, quality improvement activities, patient and family counseling, and care planning for emergency situations. The employee must follow client-related policies and procedures, including confidentiality requirements, and may be assigned duties beyond the usual 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 the minimum required by Texas law.
Thorough understanding of public health medicine principles and practices, including related cultures and family-practice social and economic forces.
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.
Superior 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 drug therapies and other therapeutic treatments and procedures in accordance with approved protocols and policies.
Document patient care completely and accurately in accordance with medical records policies.
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 reassess 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 requirements and Compliance & Performance Improvement Program guidelines.
Carry out other duties as assigned.