Physician Assistant - 7on/7off - Trauma Team - Baptist Medical Center
About The Position
Physician Assistant - 7on/7off - Trauma Team - Baptist Medical Center INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, a part of Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit, private health system has a great opportunity for a Physician Assistant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In this position, you’ll work 12-hour shifts, 7 to 7 as a member on our new Level II Trauma Team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. This Level 2 Trauma Team is a multidisciplinary, dynamic team delivering lifesaving treatment, stabilizing and treating patients in critical condition. Enjoy a variety of clinic work, Trauma Emergency Department, Trauma Unit and Trauma Surgery. The Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed. The Physician Assistant assists physician with procedures and serves as a liaison between the physician and the patient. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Requirements
- Requires a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oklahoma
- Requires current BLS certification
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience in surgery setting preferred
- 1 year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting preferred
- Current ACLS certification if working with adults required in acute care environments.
- Current PALS certification if working with children required in acute care environments.
Responsibilities
- Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment
- Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention
- Orders and initiates appropriate laboratory tests, medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected
- Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing (not involving tendons, arteries or nerves) wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection, trauma or other disease processes
- Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medications
- Maintains timely documentation of the patient's medical record
- Ensures all necessary patient tests (i.e. pre-op labs, EKG's, x-ray's, etc.) have been completed in prior to surgery
- Assists physician(s) in surgery (i.e. wound closure, fitting of braces, post op orders, etc.)
- Provides wound care and infection management
- Makes rounds as requested by physician(s); completes patient discharge summaries as requested
- Assists in triage and initiates radiographic and laboratory studies for patients to be seen in the main Emergency Department or Minor Care
- May examine, treat, and make disposition on patients in triage under the direct physician supervision as time allows
- Responsible for patient assessment following therapeutic holds per state and federal regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
