- 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 protocols/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 proficiency of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
- May conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.
- 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 practices, 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
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)Position Highlights:
- Days only: 7A - 7P
- 7on/ 7off
- No call; weekends for 7 on days
- Procedures expected: Intubation, CVL, chest tubes, thoracentesis, and arterial line placement
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Description
The PA Intensivist Medicine 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. Inpatient Medicine providers work in a intensivist and critical care setting and manage patients by performing duties to include patient rounding, procedures, and hospital admissions and discharges.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
