Trauma/General Surgery Physician Assistant

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Trauma/General Surgery Physician Assistant to join Tenet Healthcare's team under the Tenet Physician Resources program. Under physician supervision, you’ll provide direct patient care, perform exams, order tests, and contribute to care plans.

Emphasis on accurate EMR documentation and patient education. Responsibilities include assisting physicians in clinical and surgical settings, ordering medications, and participating in reviews,

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited PA program.
• PA licensure and DEA eligibility as required.
• Provide physician assistant services under physician supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under physician supervision and participate in care planning.
• Perform or order tests, interpret results and administer procedures as directed.
• Maintain written and EMR documentation of patient care activities.
• Order medications and participate in patient care coordination and reviews.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Education

Graduate of accredited PA program

Job description

Job Summary

Join us at Valley Baptist Health System! we are seeking a Trauma/General Surgery Physician Assistant to join our team.

Under the direction of a physician, provides direct patient care including gathering detailed history and performing physical exams. Performs or orders tests and interprets results. Administers therapeutic procedures as directed. Instructs on care and maintains written charts and records on patients. Maintains appropriate manual and electronic records (EMR).

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician’s patient care plan and supervised by the physician
• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
• Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
• Orders medications.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Graduate of accredited PA program

Certifications:

Required: PA licensure; DEA eligible. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.