Physician Assistant II, Orthopedics, Bishops

Saint Francis Health System; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide clinical services within the Orthopedics - TBJ Bishops Clinic. This full-time role requires collaboration with physicians and care teams, with emphasis on documentation and patient education.

The position requires a Master's degree, CAHEA-approved program, and Oklahoma PA licensure; 0-2 years of related experience is desirable. The PA will participate in quality and safety initiatives within the health system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Health Science or related field.
• Graduation from a CAHEA-approved program.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical services within state practice guidelines.
• Consults and collaborates with physicians and other providers.
• Documents services in medical records and billing documents.
• Performs procedures and orders treatments as needed.
• Promotes patient wellness through education.
• Maintains HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Patient care

Multitasking

Healthcare processes

Education

Master's degree in Health Science

CAHEA-approved program

Job description

Warren Clinic - TBJ Bishops

Full time

JR29778

Full Time

Job Summary: Serves as a provider of clinical services within the scope and practice guidelines of the State Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Minimum Education: Master's degree from approved program in Health Science or related field; Graduation from a CAHEA (AMA's Committee on Allied Health, Education and Accreditation) approved program.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Current licensure as a Physician Assistant by Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.

Work Experience: 0 - 2 years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Effective interpersonal, written and oral communications. Demonstrated patient care skills. Effective organization of multi-task role. Understanding of healthcare delivery processes in the medical setting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Performs clinical services including assessment, intervention and evaluation of care within the scope of practice established by State Law. Consults and collaborates with physicians, other health care providers, and agencies to provide coordinated services to patients and their families. Documents services according to established policies and procedures, including preparation of the medical record and billing documents. Performs procedures and treatments as necessary, according to established protocols. Recommends and orders treatment procedures as needed by the patient. Promotes patient wellness by providing patient education. Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge or experience to resolve patient questions and meet patient needs. Participates in quality initiatives and safety functions. Assists in identifying and ordering needed supplies. Remains informed and compliant with current Health System, Warren Clinic, OSHA and HIPAA policies and procedures. Maintains exemplary patient satisfaction and participates as an engaged team member.

Decision Making: Independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only.

Working Relationships: Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions: Physician Assistants are Allied Health Professionals whose privileges are supervised by a physician.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Orthopedics - TBJ Bishops Clinic - Warren Clinic

Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.