One Care Family Hospital is seeking for Full-Time/Part-Time Physician Assistant in Pasadena, TX.

Our medical clinic provides care to the medically undeserved population in the state. Our mission is to provide quality primary medical care services for all residents, to have the ability to pay, and assures that high-quality services are provided at the lowest possible cost. We provide family practice, women's health, internal medicine, pediatric, behavioral health, and specialty services.

The Physician Assistant will provide primary care services in an outpatient clinic setting, perform comprehensive medical assessment of patients and establish medical diagnosis for patients, both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Physician Assistants may indirectly supervise Medical Assistants, and address action items according to medical standards and clinic policies and procedures.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed physician, performs comprehensive medical assessment of patients with real or potential acute and/or chronic health problems to determine their physical, emotional, and social status by taking a complete medical history; perform a physical examination, initiating screening and diagnostic procedures; evaluate results of clinical findings and laboratory tests; establish a medical diagnosis; report any abnormalities to a physician.

• Identifies and manages common illnesses and/or other health problems in an outpatient clinical setting; refers problems or illnesses that require immediate medical attention to the appropriate practicing physician; assumes ongoing responsibility for follow-ups.

• Plans a program of care, in collaboration with physicians, and/or other medical professionals as needed; orders appropriate treatments and prescribes/regulates medications per physician-agreed standards;

• Furnish medication under the supervision of a physician and in accordance with standardized procedures; monitors individual response(s) to medication; and educate individuals and their families as needed.

• Orders, evaluates, and interprets findings of a variety of diagnostic and laboratory tests which may include:

  x-rays, blood counts, chemistry panels, lipid panels, liver function tests, medical levels, EKG, etc.

• Reviews patient charts; records, documents, and maintains accurate records of assessments, evaluations, nursing/medical care administered, patient responses, and follow-up accurately and timely; utilizes the electronic health record systems according to protocol and procedures established by the appropriate agency.

• Teaches and counsels patients, parents, or other family members regarding health maintenance in the area of specialization; teaches individuals and families information and skills necessary to maintain and improve health; advocates for the promotion of good physical health and disease prevention.

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care; coordinates and facilitates referrals to other health or social agencies.

• Performs and monitors therapeutic procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and County regulations.

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Laws and regulations governing Physician Assistants;

• Laws and regulations and ethical standards governing medical treatment and medical records;

• Medicare and Medical regulations;

• Principles, practices, and procedures used in the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of common health problems related to the area of practice in an outpatient or clinic setting;

• Scope of responsibilities applicable under incumbent’s licensure.

• Medical laws and regulations and the ethics of patient care

• Principles of health maintenance and communicable disease prevention and management.

• Quality assurance and infection control practices and procedures.

• Medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology;

• Medications commonly used in family practice or clinical specialty including appropriate doses, indications, contraindications, side effects, and adverse reactions.

• Diagnostic protocols; sterile techniques; infection control; clinical significance of laboratory test results.

• Operations and care of medical equipment and instruments used in the area of specialty.

• Ethics and laws, under which medicine is practiced and governed and roles and responsibilities of allied health professions.

• Health care delivery systems, community resources, and referral systems.

Requirements

• Training, education, and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities and required conditions of employment

• Completion of approved Physician Assistant training program leading to licensureas a Physician Assistant issued by the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant

• Three to five years of experience as a Physician Assistant with demonstrated ability to provide the full scope of care for ambulatory patients, with little supervision in the areas of specialty.

• License to practice as a Physician’s Assistant issued by the Physician’s Assistants Committee of the Medical Board of the State

• Maintain a valid DEA number and registration.

• Within one year of appointment, must possess and maintain National Physician Assistant Certification.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

• $140,000-$180,000 per year (based on experience) + Full Benefits

• Competitive pay and well-deserved incentive bonuses

• CME reimbursement

• Comprehensive health

• 401k with matching

• Short- and long-term disability, company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid malpractice coverage

• Upward career growth and professional development

• Supportive and appreciative culture

• Dental Insurance

• Disability insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Malpractice insurance

• Vision insurance

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