PHYSICIAN ASST

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The Physician Assistant at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates augments a physician’s ability to provide patient care services. The role independently and interdependently schedules, supervises, and/or conducts complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and participates in direct patient care within the scope of authority granted by the Tennessee Board. The position may supervise support staff. The Physician Assistant obtains histories, performs examinations, assesses and treats medical problems, and provides care to an assigned patient population. The role develops and coordinates individualized care plans, orders or administers tests, provides patient and family education, and collaborates with physicians and other care-team members. It also supports quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and organizational goals.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations; assess and treat acute and chronic medical problems and provide direct patient care to a specified population.
Deliver patient care within the scope of approved privileges and applicable authority.
Obtain complete and accurate patient information to determine appropriate treatment plans.
Order and/or administer appropriate medical tests.
Perform treatments efficiently while keeping patients informed and comfortable.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team; listen to concerns and address issues appropriately.
Address healthcare issues according to established protocols and continually monitor the quality of care delivered.
Develop, implement, plan, manage, and coordinate individualized, appropriate, outcome-based patient care plans.
Provide patient and family education and counseling directly or by referral.
Intervene in and de-escalate situations involving agitated, confused, or emotional patients or family members.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare providers and work as a member of the care team.
Assist healthcare providers by answering questions or providing patient-care information.
Coordinate with healthcare providers and team members to develop and implement treatment plans.
Work with team members to ensure timely patient flow and coordinate with management to support quality care delivery.
Participate in fulfilling the organization’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment; report defective or missing equipment and safety hazards.
Assist with disaster planning and related activities.
Complete chart reviews regularly.
Ensure applicable Joint Commission and other regulatory standards are met; abide by policies, procedures, and bylaws.
Assist with department committee and meeting responsibilities.
Ensure verbal and written orders are clear and concise and instructions are understood, using feedback as needed.
Write legible, clear patient notes that provide adequate information for other healthcare providers.
Recognize when patients need additional help understanding or carrying out treatment plans and adapt communication to the recipient.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education; work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.