NP or PA - Urgent Care - Baton Rouge and Surrounding Areas

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Physician Assistant to assess, plan, and provide patient care under physician supervision. The role involves performing comprehensive exams, compiling medical data, and contributing to care plans.

You will collaborate with attending physicians, nursing staff, and families; perform in-patient rounds, order diagnostic tests, and assist with procedures as needed. A strong background in PA certification and patient management is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences.
• Physician Assistant License from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and Certification by a recognized national professional accrediting organization; Current BLS Certification; NCCPA.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care and rounds for inpatients, MET, and Emergency patients with physician collaboration.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, labs, imaging as appropriate for patient management.
• Performs or assists with procedures under supervision as needed.
• Communicates treatment plans to physicians, nursing staff and patient families.
• Maintains compliance with Clinical Practice Guidelines and scope of practice.

Skills

Physician Assistant license

BLS certification

NCCPA certification

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences

Job description

Job Description

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

Job Description

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Relies on education, experience, professional training and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Works under minimal supervision. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Performs individual assessment rounds on all inpatients, MET patients and Emergency patients. Evaluates and collaborates with attending physician providing documentation of medical findings and plan of care.
• Provides routine Medical Management of inpatient care such as ordering diagnostic tests, labs, x-rays, nutrition, and medications as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Attending Physician, conducts minor procedures as needed including insertion and removal of central venous catheters, chest tubes, indwelling venous and arterial catheters, venous punctures, arterial punctures, nasogastric tubes, bladder catheters, lumbar punctures, endotracheal intubations, PIC lines, and bedside ultrasonography.
• Adheres to mutually agreed upon Clinical Practice Guidelines and scope of practice with supervising physician.
• Partnership and Collaboration
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and communicates treatment plans to the physician, nursing staff and patient families.
• Quality
• Initiates appropriate emergency care in lieu of Attending Physician.
• Other Duties as Assigned or Asked
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Medicine or Health Sciences
• Physician Assistant License from Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and Certification by a recognized national professional accrediting organization; Current BLS Certification; NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants,