Physician Assistant Trauma Team 7on7off Baptist Medical Center

Oklahoma City, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center a part of Oklahomas largest not-for-profit private health system has a great opportunity for a Physician Assistant in Oklahoma City this position youll work 7on/7off 12-hour shifts 7 to 7 as a member on our new Level II Trauma Team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you apply today. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

This Level 2 Trauma Team is a multidisciplinary dynamic team delivering lifesaving treatment stabilizing and treating patients in critical condition.

To learn more about our Trauma Program: 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.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Responsibilities

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 patients medical record

ISMC Neurosurgical Only:

Ensures all necessary patient tests (i.e. pre-op labs EKGs x-rays 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

Metro ER Only:

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

Mental Health Only:

Responsible for patient assessment following therapeutic holds per state and federal regulations

The Physician Assistant reports to the supervising physician and department management

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases blood and body fluids electrical equipment chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law including protected veteran or disability status.

Qualifications

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

ISMC Neurosurgical Dept Only:

1 year of experience in surgery setting preferred

Emergency Department Only:

1 year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting preferred

NZTI only:

Current ACLS certification if working with adults required in acute care environments.
Current PALS certification if working with children required in acute care environments.

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DescriptionINTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center a part of Oklahomas largest not-for-profit private health system has a great opportunity for a Physician Assistant in Oklahoma City this position youll work 7on/7off 12-hour shifts 7 to 7 as a member on our new Level II Trauma Team providing excepti...