Experienced PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - Internal Medicine Hospitalist (Nights 7p-7a) - Flower Mound, TX
Physician Assistant with 2 years of experience is preferred. Responsibilities include:
- Perform history and physical exams on new and established patients and those being seen for follow-up appointments.
- Consult with the supervising physician as needed.
- Provide follow-up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions from the supervising physician.
- Initiate appropriate treatment and testing required for evaluation of illness based on training and experience.
- Provide counseling and instruction to patients regarding health-related issues.
- Document clinical care of the patient according to established guidelines.
- Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by training and experience and as directed by the supervising physician.
- Communicate with patients and family members within state law confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines concerning health-related questions.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement processes and other initiatives in the area of employee’s practice.
- Utilize active listening and learning, critical thinking, reading comprehension, effective communication, time management, judgment, and decision-making skills.
About Texas Health Hospital Rockwall: Texas Health Hospital Rockwall is proud to serve the growing areas of Rockwall County, Kaufman County, Hunt County, eastern Dallas County, southern Collin County, and outlying areas. Our commitment is to provide not only safe, high-quality care but to combine that with compassion, understanding, and personal attention.
Located on 33 acres in Rockwall just south of interstate 30, Texas Health Rockwall offers 60 inpatient beds for acute medical and surgical needs. The hospital continues to grow and is focused on a healthy future in this high growth area of North Texas.
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