General Summary : An exempt position responsible for providing services and assisting Gonzaba Medical Group’s General Surgeon / Colorectal Surgeon, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients.

Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g., well women.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient / family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors;

and performing appropriate physical examination.

Orders / performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.

Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.

Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing / dispensing medications and / or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.

Handles minor lacerations. Instructs patient / family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion / illness prevention.

Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient / family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.

Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written / computerized manner.

Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Acts as consultant / collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements.

Promotes patient advocacy.

• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls / e-mails.
• Performing surgeries alongside the Colorectal Surgeon in clinic and hospital (inpatient and outpatient)

Education : Graduate of an approved physician assistant program with a either BS, MS preferred.

Other Requirements : Current state license. Current CPR certification.

Performance Requirements :

Knowledge :

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial / family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of surgical experience or has had training courses in surgical follow ups
• Knowledge of professional theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish / maintain a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources.

Skills :

Skill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories, providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation, e.

g., writing medical orders, patient education materials, and medical record updates. May require skill in using computerized health information management systems.

• Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.
• Skill in modifying methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide appropriate nursing care and in initiating appropriate emergency response and investigatory procedures.

Abilities :

• Ability to analyze complex data and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to establish / maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.
• Ability to complete clinical rounds in local hospitals
• Ability to have open availability on weekdays, weekends, and an on-call schedule

Equipment Operated : Standard medical examination room equipment and instruments. May include use of computer / health information management system.

Work Environment : Combination of exam rooms and medical offices. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Mental / Physical Requirements : Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds.

Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stress in emergency situations and occasionally may involve irregular working hours.

Employee Exposure Determination : Category I : Jobs with tasks that routinely involve exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

$20K Sign-On Bonus Available

We are looking for ambitious and energetic leaders to join our team at Quantum Pain and Orthopedics - North San Antonio as a full-time, Physician Assistant .

Travel Requirement :

Travel to the South San Antonio location 2 to 3 per month

Responsibilities :

• Provide medical services to patients, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide medical care under the direction of the physician
• Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal / abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)
• Performs delegated functions under physician supervision, such as differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and / or standing orders.

Accepts accountability for outcomes in health care

• Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgement to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act. Collaborates with the Physician and healthcare team members to manage / coordinate patient care
• Record accurate consultation data in patients' records
• Charting in the patient's medical record is routinely to be completed on the same day as the patient's visit
• Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings / reports
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualized patient care
• Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the practice
• Follow all internal policies and procedures; be accountable for completion of all operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing / documentation
• See patients in a timely and efficient manner, stay reasonably on time for scheduled appointments in practice throughout the day, unless exceptional circumstances occur
• Maintains current licensure and credentials. Remains current in practice
• Responds and comply to requests for information including sending faxes and e-mails
• Report statistics as required
• Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance to policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements
• Follows all safety rules on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the work place
• Travels as necessary to other facilities
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements :

• Recognized by the Texas Medical Board as a Physician Assistant (PA)
• Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas
• BLS, ACLS
• Must have reliable transportation for traveling

Benefits Offered :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays

Please visit our website for additional information : quantumpainortho

Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Overview

For over a decade, MPOWERHealth has supported the independent musculoskeletal physician with best-in-class clinical services, back-office solutions, and advanced technology.

We pride ourselves on being a partner that offers foresight to customers. We simplify what’s complex, and we help them find a better way.

Our best-in-class analytics coupled with industry-leading expertise make MPOWERHealth the company our customers can rely on no matter what lies ahead.

Benefits :

• Multiple medical plan options
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Dental & vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401k with Company match
• Vacation, sick time & Company paid holidays
• Company wellbeing program with health insurance incentives

Responsibilities

• Must have experience working as a first assist.
• The primary role is to perform first assist duties in surgery.
• Confirm cases the evening before with the surgeon or facility.
• Meet the patient in the preoperative area, explain your involvement in the surgery, answer any questions, and obtain all company required documentation and consents.
• Communicate with the OR staff regarding surgeon preference and assist with patient positioning.
• Be willing to work with all OR and facility staff members with the goal of starting the surgery on time and decreasing case turnover time.
• Aid operating surgeon / facility staff with any pre-op preferences including but not limited to radiographic studies set-up, instrumentation set-up, and patient positioning
• Provide quality surgical assisting to the surgeon which includes but is not limited to : learn surgeon’s preferences, learn surgeon’s operative steps, anticipate next steps, problem solve any challenges, communicate clearly with the surgeon and OR staff throughout the surgery, adapt to surgeon’s personality, and provide wound closure and dressings as instructed.
• Assist in transitioning patient to stretcher, escort the patient to PACU, provide sign out to the PACU staff, and check dressings / drains prior to departure.
• Maintain a high quality of clinical documentation and complete in a timely manner.
• Assist with any clinical / management projects for the betterment of your territory / team which may include but is not limited to education, power point presentations, cross training, and auditing.
• Willingness to expand current surgical expertise and learn how to assist on different specialties

Education / Training :

• Must have excellent computer skills, specifically MS Office, and EMR
• Must be a graduate of an Accredited Master’s Degree program for Physician Assistant Studies for PAs, or a Master / Doctoral Degree Program in Nurse Practitioner Studies for NPs.

Nurse Practitioners must have their CNOR or RNFA.

• Must possess current state license where practicing and PAs must hold National Commissioned Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• At least one year of surgical experience required

Preferred Skills :

Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodations, including but not limited to :

• Experience assisting in spine surgery (orthopedic or neuro) and orthopedic surgery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to adapt to different personalities and needs.
• Customer service-oriented mindset.
• Able to function independently, autonomously, and confidently.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodations, including but not limited to :

• Ability to lift, sit, stand, or squat
• Constantly seeing, hearing, and speaking
• Frequent lifting to 20+ lbs. in addition to bending, reaching, standing, walking, and kneeling
• Frequent pre-op and post-op patient positioning

Physician Assistant

Job ID : 2305026355-1 Date posted : 05 / 25 / 2023 Facility : BHS Physician Network, Inc Apply Now

Job Details

General Summary : This position is a new position to support Alamo Orthopedics' 5 MDs. This position will be responsible for seeing post op patients, follow-ups, as well as established patients.

This is a full time, exempt position.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.

Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.

• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct;
• adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his / her specific job functions / responsibilities;

and reporting compliance issues / concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.

Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician’s patient care plan and supervised by the physician

Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.

Fulfill all duties assigned by physician

Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment

Participates in patient review conferences and staffing

Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities

Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.

Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.

Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.

Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.

Orders medications.

Other duties as assigned

Education : Graduate of an approved and accredited Physician Assistant master’s program.

Certification : Physician Assistant license to practice in the state. CPR Certified. DEA registration with state.

Experience : Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant

Other Requirements : None

2305026355

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Qualifications Travel to the South San Antonio location 2 to 3 per month

Recognized by the Texas Medical Board as a Physician Assistant (PA)

Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas

BLS, ACLS

Must have reliable transportation for traveling

Responsibilities Provide medical services to patients, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide medical care under the direction of the physician

Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal / abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)

Performs delegated functions under physician supervision, such as differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and / or standing orders

Accepts accountability for outcomes in health care

Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgement to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice ActCollaborates with the Physician and healthcare team members to manage / coordinate patient care

Record accurate consultation data in patients' records

Charting in the patient's medical record is routinely to be completed on the same day as the patient's visit

Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings / reports

Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualized patient care

Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery

Work collaboratively with colleagues within the practice

Follow all internal policies and procedures; be accountable for completion of all operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing / documentation

See patients in a timely and efficient manner, stay reasonably on time for scheduled appointments in practice throughout the day, unless exceptional circumstances occur

Maintains current licensure and credentials

Responds and comply to requests for information including sending faxes and e-mails

Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance to policy and

procedure and HIPAA requirements

Follows all safety rules on the job

Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards

Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the work place

Travels as necessary to other facilities

Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays