Urgent Care - Physician Assistant - Part-Time
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Kingsland
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
BSWH- Specialty Clinic- Marble Falls 800 West Hwy 71, Marble
Falls, 78654 Part time- 20 hours/weekly About Baylor Scott & White
Medical Center --- Marble Falls Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
--- Marble Falls is a 46-bed, full-service hospital with a Level IV
Trauma designation. The 188,000 square-foot facility offers a wide
network of medical and surgical services and a team of caregivers
that provides comprehensive, personalized, quality healthcare. A
specialty care clinic operates adjacent to the hospital. About the
Community Nestled in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Marble Falls
is only 45 miles northwest of Austin. Working in Marble Falls
allows for multiple lifestyle options --- lake living, ranch
acreage or suburban life are all options that can be found in a
very sought after area to live in Texas. Despite its modest size,
the Marble Falls area is rapidly growing and is surrounded by a
profusion of award-winning wineries and breweries. Situated on a
chain of seven beautiful lakes, Marble Falls offers majestic
scenery in a place you will call home. Shoppers and antique lovers
will appreciate its Main Street District, peppered with charming
antique shops, gift and clothing boutiques, and local restaurants.
Additionally, Marble Falls ISD is a progressive, growing school
district located in the heart of the Highland Lakes region of this
beautiful Texas Hill Country. You will find modern facilities
equipped with the latest technology designed to encourage engaged
learning and facilitate leading-edge instruction, with top notch
athletic and extracurricular equipment. JOB SUMMARY The Physician
Assistant (PA) Urgent Care 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.
Typically provides care to patients in an urgent care or convenient
care clinic. 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 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 collaboration 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. Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of
practice and provider---s level of competency 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) BENEFITS
Our 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 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position
type and/or level QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Grad of an Accredited
Program EXPERIENCE: Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION: Physician Assistants (PA) Basic
Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
or transfer.
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