PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- PALLIATIVE CARE
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Woodway
Posted on: September 22, 2024
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYBaylor Scott & White Health has an opening for a
Physician Assistant to join our Palliative Care Team in Waco/
Hillcrest, Texas.Our facilities have national and regional
recognition by U.S. News & World Report - a reflection of our
talent and commitment to advanced quality care that is safe and
compassionate.We are looking for a committed team player with a
favorable work/ training history. The ideal candidate should be
focused on quality, and be able to effectively collaborate with
referring physicians, agencies, and other professionals to provide
optimum patient care within our award-winning integrate healthcare
system.The Physician Assistant Medical Specialty is a licensed,
certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders
direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority,
is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an
independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and
Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the
appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical
care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the
supervising physician. These providers work in a specialty clinic,
and may specialize in Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious
Disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology,
Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and
Immunology, Rheumatology or other medical specialty.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by
performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical
examinations and medical histories.
- Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and
other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care
needs.
- Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or
other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or
performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved
protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health
risks.
- Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient
treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based
medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and
in partnership with physicians and other interdisciplinary team
members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health
care provided and the effectiveness of care.
- Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes,
management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition,
and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and
possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as
food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal
remedies.
- Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment
plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when
the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
- Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems
related to the Provider's specialty and training.
- Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary
clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural,
etc.).
- Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and
competency of the provider as delegated by supervising
Physician.
- May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular
schedule based on coverage needs of the department.KEY SUCCESS
FACTORS
- Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and
treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include
symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions,
and preventive health-care measures
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis,
treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental
dysfunctions
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
- Skill in the use of computers and related software
applications
- Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based
patient treatment plans
- Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and
psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior
modification
- Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other
diagnostic tests
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the
state of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or
transfer
- Current certification by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)SCHEDULE- Mon- Fri
8-5p- InpatientBENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes
the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon
position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of
ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
- Physician Assistants (PA): Must have a PA license through the
state of TX.As a health care system committed to improving the
health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the
same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1,
2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who
use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer
committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Waco , PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- PALLIATIVE CARE, Healthcare , Woodway, Texas
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