What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - Primary Care - Sunnyvale, TX position at Southwestern Health Resources CIN?
Full time, employed opportunity with Texas Health Physicians Group. Work Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm in Internal Medicine practice. Minimum of 1 to 2 years Physician Assistant experiene required.
Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients and those being seen for follow up appointments. Consult with the supervising physician as needed. 20%
Provide follow up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the supervising physician. 20%
Initiate appropriate treatment and testing required for evaluation of illness based on training and experience. 10%
Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding health related issues. 10%
Document clinical care of the patient according to established guidelines. 10%
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience and as directed by the supervising physician. 10%
Communicate with patients and family members within state law confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines concerning health related questions. 10%
Participate in continuous quality improvement process and other initiatives in the area of employee?s practice. 10%
EducationMaster's Degree Physician Assisstant ReqExperience1 Year As a Physician Assistant. PrefLicenses and CertificationsPA - Physician Assistant Upon Hire ReqSkills Active listening and learning, critical thinking, reading comprehension, effective communication, time management, judgment and decision making.SupervisionIndividual ContributorADA RequirementsWorking Indoors 67% or more
Mechanical Hazards 1-33%
Electrical Hazards 1-33%OSHATasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.Physical DemandsLight Work
Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients and those being seen for follow up appointments. Consult with the supervising physician as needed. 20%
Provide follow up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the supervising physician. 20%
Initiate appropriate treatment and testing required for evaluation of illness based on training and experience. 10%
Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding health related issues. 10%
Document clinical care of the patient according to established guidelines. 10%
Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience and as directed by the supervising physician. 10%
Communicate with patients and family members within state law confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines concerning health related questions. 10%
Participate in continuous quality improvement process and other initiatives in the area of employee?s practice. 10%
EducationMaster's Degree Physician Assisstant ReqExperience1 Year As a Physician Assistant. PrefLicenses and CertificationsPA - Physician Assistant Upon Hire ReqSkills Active listening and learning, critical thinking, reading comprehension, effective communication, time management, judgment and decision making.SupervisionIndividual ContributorADA RequirementsWorking Indoors 67% or more
Mechanical Hazards 1-33%
Electrical Hazards 1-33%OSHATasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.Physical DemandsLight Work
Recommended Skills
- Active Listening
- Clinical Works
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Continuous Quality Improvement (Cqi)
- Critical Thinking
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