PHYSICIAN ASST

Covenant Health•Alcoa, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant augments a physician's ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; independently participates in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of individual authority granted by the Tennessee Board. May supervise support staff.

Requirements

Licensed as a physician assistant by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
CPR required.

Responsibilities

Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population.
Delivers patient care within the scope of approved privileges
Obtains complete and accurate patient information in order to determine appropriate treatment plan
Orders and/or administers appropriate medical tests
Performs treatments quickly and efficiently while keeping patient informed
Delivers care in a manner to ensure the patient's comfort during treatment
Communicates effectively with patient and healthcare team
Addresses health care issues appropriately according to established protocols
Consistently and continually monitors the quality of care delivered
Develops and implements outcome based, individualized and appropriate plans for patient care.
Plans, manages and coordinates patient care
Provides patient and family education and counseling either directly or by referral
Intervenes and diffuses situations involving agitated and confused or emotional patients and/or family members
Consults and coordinates with health care providers; works as a member of the team
Provides assistance to the health care providers by answering questions or otherwise providing information regarding patient care
Works in coordination with the health care providers and other team members to develop and appropriately implement treatment plans for patients
Works with other members of the team to ensure a timely flow of patients
Works in coordination with management to provide quality delivery of care
Participates in fulfilling the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the organization
Maintains a safe and clean work environment; reports defective or missing equipment and safety hazards
Assists in disaster planning and related activities
Completes chart reviews on a regular basis
Ensure the Joint Commission and other regulatory standards are met as they apply to the department
Abides by policies, procedures and bylaws
Assist in various committee/meeting responsibilities for the department
Communicates effectively
Listens to patients concerns and addresses issues as appropriate
Ensures that verbal and written orders are clear, concise, and ensures instructions are understood by listening and requesting feedback
Writes patient notes legibly and clearly in order to provide adequate information for other health care providers
Listens for clues that patient needs additional assistance in understanding the treatment plan or in carrying out treatment plan
Adjusts communication style depending on receiver of the message, for example, education level, etc.
Collaborate with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team based approach to overall patient care.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.