- Provide diagnostic treatment and medical care to the treatment of diseases and/or injuries. Review current and past medical history of patient. Charting of patient's outcomes, labs and referrals if needed will be expedited in a timely fashion. All providers shall abide by rules and regulations set forth by the military code of conduct and code of medical ethics.
- Conserve at all cost the patient's health and wellbeing through the application of diversified knowledge of preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical procedures as deemed appropriate.
- Seek advice of consultants and sub-specialists. Attend Grand Rounds and training when offered to providers.
- Oversee and monitor other medical personnel in the care and treatment of patients to include nontherapeutic services such as physical examinations.
- Initiate further testing if appropriate to include, laboratory testing, general X-Ray's, MRI's, CT's, PET Scans, Nuclear Medicine and admissions to the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) as appropriate.
- Review and chart any anomaly patient findings. Abnormalities documented shall be reviewed and signed off by the HCP within five days of receipt.
- Prescribe medications, as appropriate, in accordance with the prescribers Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) privileges, hospital protocol and regulations set forth by Medical Staff Service.
- Prepare documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with hospital directives, ensuring that all documentation and reports are legible and complete. Utilize the appropriate electronic medical record system for patient encounters. Attend any in-service training on current Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Make request for either patient or hospital information that cannot be handled by clinic personnel to the Patient unless directed by HCP.
- After normal duty hours, make requests to the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) or appropriate authorized peers shall release medical information without prior coordination with the AOD.
- Adhere to the Center for Disease Control and OSHA guidelines concerning universal precautions to patient, physician and MTF staff.
- Maintain Infection Control Program at all times while providing services under this contract.
- Perform all duties in such a manner that they meet all Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
- At least one year of experience as a certified physician assistant prior to the commencement of this
- Successful completion by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA), or its predecessors, college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the Secretary, U. S. Department of Education.
- Successful completion of the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education (CME) and re-certification.
- Possess and maintain current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number.
- Health and immunization requirements: annual physical; annual TB test; annual influenza; MMR; varicella; Hepatitis B.
- Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that he/she can relate constructively to a variety of patients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- All contract HCPs must possess and maintain current course completion documentation for Basic Cardiac life support (BLS) through an American Heart Association approved training program. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) are desired.
- Viable provider must be proficient in English (reading, writing and spoken word), to effectively communicate with patients, families and fellow health care providers.
- Shall be computer literate as necessary for this position.
- Salary: Starting at $131,00 per year
- Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Disability Insurance (STD & LTD), Personal & Family Medical Leave, 15 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, FSA, EAP, and more
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physician assistant - Tacoma, WA , USA, United States - Katmai
Description
WORK SCHEDULE:
40 hours per week with occasional overtime and travel between on-site base clinics.
The Health Care Provider (HCP) shall be available and may be required to work additional clinic hours as deemed necessary for adequate deliverable care of services.
SUMMARY:
The Physician Assistant (PA) assists with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations.
Physician Assistants work in both in-patient and out-patient arenas which have the ability to perform independently or as part of a treatment team.
PA's perform the important task of educating patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. They may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's primary healthcare provider. PA's have prescriptive authority to dispense specific classification of medications.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, speaking or translating.
It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily indoors at a well-lit military treatment facility such as a clinic, outpatient facility or hospital. The environment is normally air conditioned, but conditions may change dependent upon circumstances. Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking and rapid judgements. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities and abilities. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids, latex, radiation or other contaminants and safety issues. May be exposed to infection or diseases from contact with patients. Work is highly social with patients and can be stressful with a high emotional element. Decisions made may substantially impact patients and their families.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Specialized experience is defined as:
performing medical screening examinations, reviewing medical history, prescribing medications, interpreting radiographs and lab results, or diagnosing medical conditions on patients of all ages.
COVID VACCINATION
As required by Executive Order 14042, employees of federal contractors (this includes Katmai Government Services and all subsidiary companies) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., company site, government site, telework, work at home, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by your date of hire or as per current requirements (whichever is later).
You may request a religious or medical accommodation and should request an accommodation at the earliest opportunity once selected.The company will require employees to comply with any future requirements under this or similar Orders, and the company will remove this requirement should the Executive Order be revoked or become obsolete.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Compliance:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website,
We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Spouses of Shareholders, and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S.
Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.
Compensation and Benefits package:
Eligible
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Category
Professional
Exemption Type
Exempt
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