oklahoma city, OK30+ days ago
The Physician Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessmentDiagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic interventionOrders and initiates appropriate laboratory tests, medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collectedOrders 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 processesEducates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medicationsMaintains timely documentation of the patients medical recordISMC Neurosurgical Only:Ensures all necessary patient tests (i.e. pre-op labs, EKGs, x-rays, etc.) have been completed in prior to surgeryAssists physician(s) in surgery (i.e. wound closure, fitting of braces, post op orders, etc.)Provides wound care and infection managementMakes rounds as requested by physician(s); completes patient discharge summaries as requestedMetro ER Only:Assists in triage and initiates radiographic and laboratory studies for patients to be seen in the main Emergency Department or Minor CareMay examine, treat, and make disposition on patients in triage under the direct physician supervision as time allowsMental Health Only:Responsible for patient assessment following therapeutic holds per state and federal regulationsThe Physician Assistant reports to the supervising physician and department managementThis position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Requires a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant programCurrent licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of OklahomaRequires current BLS certificationMust be able to communicate effectively in EnglishISMC Neurosurgical Dept Only:1 year of experience in surgery setting preferredEmergency Department Only:1 year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting preferredNZTI only:Current ACLS certification if working with adults required in acute care environments.