Physician Assistant - Part-time - Trauma Surgery

INTEGRIS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) plays an integral role in delivering high-quality patient care across the inpatient, operative, and ambulatory settings. As a valued member of the surgical care team, the APP contributes to exceptional patient outcomes through comprehensive clinical management, collaboration, and continuity of care on the campus of Baptist Medical Center, NW OKC. A day in the life: Participating in daily inpatient rounds and multidisciplinary care coordination. Assisting surgeons in the operating room across a variety of surgical procedures. Managing postoperative and trauma follow-up care in the outpatient clinic setting. Facilitating discharge planning and ensuring seamless transitions of care. Serving as a key liaison among patients, families, consulting providers, and ancillary departments to support optimal communication and patient experience. Why Join Our Team? Become part of a dedicated, high-performing team that is passionate about patient care and clinical excellence. We value collaboration, critical thinking, and professional growth, fostering an environment where every team member's contributions make a meaningful impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy working alongside skilled surgical professionals, and are committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply. This Physician Assistant is a part-time opportunity, (around 7, 12-hour shifts per month) INTEGRIS Health Level 2 Trauma Center Questions? [email protected] 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