Physician Assistant - Occupational Med
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Brenham
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health has an opening for a Physician
Assistant to join our Occupational Medicine team in Brenham,
Texas.
Our facilities have national and regional recognition by U.S. News
& World Report - a reflection of our talent and commitment to
advanced quality care that is safe and compassionate.
We are looking for a committed team player with a favorable work/
training history. The ideal candidate should be focused on quality,
and be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians,
agencies and other professionals to provide optimum patient care
within our award-winning integrated health care system.
*About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham*
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Brenham is a 60-bed
acute-care hospital with a Level IV Trauma Center. The medical
center, which is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, offers a
wide network of medical and surgical services. A specialty care
clinic operates adjacent to the hospital.
*About the Community:*
Set among the green rolling hills of Central Texas, Brenham is
filled with history and unexpected discoveries. The picturesque
city lies in the heart of bluebonnet country where you can two-step
into the past, enjoy the local wines and get a scoop of your
favorite ice cream at Blue Bell Creameries. Explore the streets of
historic downtown featuring quaint antique and specialty shops, as
well as a variety of Texas-inspired dining, lodging, and historic
sites. Arts, entertainment, nightlife, and more than 40 bed and
breakfast inns make living in Brenham feel like you're stepping
into a postcard.
*Location:*
BSW- The Brenham Clinic, 600 N Park Street, Brenham, 77833
*JOB SUMMARY*
The Physician Assistant of Primary Care is a licensed, certified,
non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct
patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority. The
Physician Assistant is credentialed, privileged, and billed as an
independent billing provider recognized by Medicare and Medicaid
within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the
appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical
care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the
supervising physician. These providers typically provide care to
patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or
pediatric clinic.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE*
The Physician Assistant of Primary Care assesses the physical and
mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive physical
examinations and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems
and health care needs. The Physician Assistant counsels patients
and families regarding medical processes, management of the
illness, condition, medication, nutrition, health promotion, drug
regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other
substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications
and herbal remedies. In addition, the Physician Assistant performs
invasive procedures specific to the scope of practice as delegated
by the supervising Physician.
*KEY SUCCESS FACTORS*
The ideal candidate must have knowledge of techniques needed to
diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to
include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties,
interactions, and preventive health-care measures and
rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions. The ideal
candidate must have strong verbal, written, communication,
interpersonal, critical thinking, problem solving, computer and
related software application skills and have the ability to counsel
patients, interpret laboratory diagnostic tests and develop and
implement comprehensive outcome-based patient treatment plans. The
ideal candidate must be a Graduate of an accredited Physician
Assistant program.
*OTHER DETAILS*
*Specialty/Department/Practice* -Family Medicine- Primary Care
*Benefits* - Our competitive benefits package includes Immediate
eligibility for health and welfare benefits, 401(k) savings plan
with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
accrual beginning Day 1.
Please note, benefits may vary based upon position type and/or
level.
*QUALIFICATIONS*
EDUCATION: Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE: Minimum/no experience required
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION:
* Physician Assistants (PA)
* Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or
transfer.
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