Physician Assistant - Hepatology - Baptist Medical Center at INTEGRIS Health in Oklahoma City, OK, United States

Job description

• Physician Assistant – Hepatology - INTEGRIS Health Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute | Baptist Medical Center | Oklahoma City, OK
• Join the nationally recognized Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute at INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center and become an integral member of our multidisciplinary transplant team. This exceptional opportunity allows a Physician Assistant to collaborate closely with Transplant Physicians while providing comprehensive care to hepatology patients.
• Practice in a premier transplant program serving patients throughout Oklahoma and the region.
• Typical schedule: Day shift, 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with rotating call responsibilities.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in the dynamic and rewarding field of transplant medicine.
• If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a respected healthcare organization committed to excellence in transplant care, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• The Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed. The Physician Assistant assists physician with procedures and serves as a liaison between the physician and the patient. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.
• The Physician Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment
• 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 laboratory tests, 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 medications
• Maintains timely documentation of the patient's medical record
• Ensures all necessary patient tests (i.e. pre-op labs, EKG's, x-ray's, etc.) have been completed in prior to surgery
• Assists physician(s) in surgery (i.e. wound closure, fitting of braces, post op orders, etc.)
• Provides wound care and infection management
• Makes rounds as requested by physician(s); completes patient discharge summaries as requested
• 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
• Responsible for patient assessment following therapeutic holds per state and federal regulations
• The Physician Assistant reports to the supervising physician and department management

Requirements

• Requires a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oklahoma
• Requires current BLS certification
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• 1 year of experience in surgery setting preferred
• 1 year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting preferred
• Current ACLS certification if working with adults required in acute care environments.
• Current PALS certification if working with children required in acute care environments.

Skills

Required

• Current BLS certification
• Effective communication in English

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Professional expense allowance
• Malpractice/liability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)