Physician Assistant - CV Surgery - PRN

INTEGRIS Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their dynamic CV Surgery team in Oklahoma City. In this fulfilling role, you will provide exceptional care to patients, collaborate closely with physicians and nursing staff, and contribute to the development of evidence-based protocols. Your expertise in patient assessment and medical consultation will be crucial in delivering quality healthcare. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in Oklahoma is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed patient assessments and initiate diagnostic tests.
• Educate patients on prescribed treatments and maintain medical documentation.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and assist in procedures as needed.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medical Consultation

Diagnostic Procedures

Patient Education

BLS Certification

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant

Accredited Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Medical Software

Job description

INTEGRIS Health Cardiovascular Physicians, a part of Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for a Physician Assistant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In this position, you’ll work day shift, 7 or 8 to 5 PM with our CV Surgery team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

Under the general guidance and direction of the supervising physician, the Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed. Assists the physician with procedures and serves as a liaison between the physician and the patient. Collaborates consistently with the supervising physician, nursing staff, support staff, and other members of the health care team.

Performs other job duties as assigned. This position requires age-specific competency and may require participation in on-call status.

Heart Hospital: In conjunction with the Medical Director, develops evidence-based protocols, provides and compiles outcome data, and assists with the implementation of acute care and rehabilitation of patients with cerebral vascular disease.

Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oklahoma.
• Requires current BLS certification.
• HEART HOSPITAL ONLY: Previous work experience in care of Neurological patients required, stroke care preferred.
• EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT ONLY: One (1) year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting preferred.
• For INTEGRIS Cardiovascular Physicians: This job requires the incumbents to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non-INTEGRIS-owned) and therefore must have a current Oklahoma State Driver's License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment. Initiates the order of laboratory tests, radiological examinations, and other routine diagnostic procedures. Performs diagnostic tests at the order of the physician.
• Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention.
• Orders and initiates appropriate medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected.
• Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing (not involving tendons, arteries, or nerves), wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection, trauma, or other disease processes.
• Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medication(s).
• Maintains timely documentation of the patient's medical record.
• Makes hospital rounds as directed by the supervising physician.
• Responsible for face-to-face patient assessment following therapeutic holds per state and federal regulations. (Mental Health only).
• Heart Hospital: With assistance of multi-disciplinary management and clinical team, develops, maintains, and monitors stroke practice guidelines, order sets, and critical paths utilizing evidence-based practice. Analyzes patterns of variance from the patient outcomes and implements strategies to resolve them.
• ER Only: Assists in triage and initiates radiographic and laboratory studies for patients to be seen in the main Emergency Department or Minor Care.
• May examine, treat, and make disposition on patients in triage under the direct physician supervision as time allows. Reports to assigned departmental leadership.
• Accountable for the delivery of quality patient care.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
• Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.
• All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.