Physician Assistant Primary Care

Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics. • Cedar Park, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 4m ago

JOB SUMMARY

The Physician Assistant (PA) Primary Care is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who effectively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority. This role is credentialed and privileged, with services billed as an independent billing provider, as 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

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 healthcare needs.
Prescribes, recommends, and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/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 patients' responses to healthcare provided and the effectiveness of care.
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of 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 patients' 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 and training.
Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by the supervising Physician.
May provide care to a panel of patients in a team-based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).