Physicians Assistant - Breast Health

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for Breast Health to perform histories, exams, and patient management under supervision. The role includes counseling, care planning, and participation in rounds with a credentialed attending physician.

Responsibilities involve drug therapy administration, hospital consults, and guiding patient care for stable and chronic conditions. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of a Physician Assistant Program required.
• PA license and BLS certification required.
• Strong communication and patient-care focus essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform histories, physicals, and develop medical status reports.
• Provide patient counseling for symptom management and care planning.
• Conduct hospital rounds and participate in consults under physician guidance.
• Institute therapy and manage drug therapies as delegated.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA program completion

Job description

About Us

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: The Physician Assistant shall perform tasks and procedures delegated by the referring Physician within their scope of practice; performs complete, detailed, and accurate histories; reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. This individual shall perform physical examinations, interacts, and counsels patients for symptom management, advanced care planning purposes, and the determination of patient goals. The PA will Institute therapy, including drug therapies. The PA will accept and perform hospital consults and rounds, and provide instructions and guidance regarding medical care and management of stable and chronic illnesses under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician. This position may have additional duties that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree and completion of a Physician Assistant Program required.

License / Certification

PA License required, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic Windows based PC operations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain a professional and customer centric composure in difficult or challenging situations.
• Ability to work from broad directions and be self motivated.
• Ability to prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds throughout the organization.
• Ability to provide a positive customer service experience to guest, visitors, and patients.
• Willing to participate in palliative care education programs and practice state-of-the-art care for all patients.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

UAB Medicine Breast Health - Carmichael

Job

Physicians Assistant - Breast Health

Job Type

Physicians Assistant Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America's best employers in the state of Alabama.