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Baylor Scott & White Health · 1 day ago

Urology PA Surgery Operative

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Baylor Scott & White Health is a healthcare provider seeking a PA Surgical Specialty-Operative to deliver direct patient care and manage surgical patients. The role involves assessing patient conditions, formulating treatment plans, and performing invasive procedures under the supervision of a physician.

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Responsibilities

Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories

Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs

Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks

Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care

Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies

Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise

Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty, level of experience and training

Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, surgical, procedural, etc.)

Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician

Performs follows-up with patient both pre- and post- operatively, and may also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in the Emergency Department

Participates in all phases of perioperative patient management including outpatient, inpatient, and operating room settings

May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department

Qualification

Physician Assistant LicenseNCCPA CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient AssessmentTreatment Plan DevelopmentComputer SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCritical Thinking