JOB DUTIES
· Performs comprehensive appraisal of patients 18 years and up.
· Assists endocrinologist with mostly outpatient follow-up care of patients especially those with diabetes.
· Assumes clinical responsibility for the following tasks performed within the Physician Assistant scope of practice including
- taking patients history,
- performing physical examination,
- ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests,
- prescribing appropriate medicine
- calling patients with results,
- refilling medication
- providing patient education,
- as well as assisting in the admission of patients to the hospital.
· Provides diabetic education.
· Arranges consultations and referrals for patients with chronic illnesses.
· Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
· Registered and certified in TX as an ADULT Physician Assistant.
· Familiarity with EMR System, coding and billing guidelines
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
· Good organizational skills.
· Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred.
· BLS/ACLS provider.
· Diabetic educator desirable.