Physician Assistant- Pain Management
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Bryan
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Description - ExternalBaylor Scott & White Health has an opening
for a Physician Assistant to join our Pain Management -team in
College Station, 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 --College
Station Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -College Station is a
five-story, 135-bed hospital on a 98-acre campus near the
intersection of Texas Highway 6 and Rock Prairie Road. A care
clinicoperates adjacent to the hospital. The medical center is
designated a certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center, a certified
Chest Pain Center,and a Level III Trauma Center. About the
CommunityHome to Texas A&M University, College Station (aka
"Aggieland") gets high marks for quality of life. A low
unemployment rate, low property taxes and housing costs, safe
neighborhoods, highly rated public schools,and access to quality
healthcare are a few of the qualities attracting families to the
area. Residents also enjoy more than 1,337 acres of public parks, a
competition-level skate park, and a large outdoor amphitheater and
festival site. Throw in small-town charm with easy access to the
big-city attractions of Dallas, Houston,and San Antonio, and
it'sclear why College Station is one of the most livable cities in
America.About the CommunityHome to Texas A&M University,
College Station (aka "Aggieland") gets high marks for quality of
life. A low unemployment rate, low property taxes and housing
costs, safe neighborhoods, highly rated public schools,and access
to quality healthcare are a few of the qualities attracting
families to the area. Residents also enjoy more than 1,337 acres of
public parks, a competition-level skate park, and a large outdoor
amphitheater and festival site. Throw in small-town charm with easy
access to the big-city attractions of Dallas, Houston,and San
Antonio, and it'sclear why College Station is one of the most
livable cities in America.Specialty/Department/Practice - -BSWH
Pain ManagementShift/Schedule -- -Full Time, M-F -
OutpatientBenefits - -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*Note: Benefits may vary based upon
position type and/or levelThe PA Surgical Specialty - Non-Operative
is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who
actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated
prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose
service is 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.Surgical providers care for
both adult and pediatric patients, and specialize in General
Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Cosmetic,
Vascular, Trauma, Transplant, Urology, Plastics or other surgical
specialty.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 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).
- Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and
provider's level of competency as delegated by supervising
Physician.
- Performs follow-up with patient both pre- and post-operatively,
and may also round on patients in the hospital or see patients in
the Emergency Department.
- May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular
schedule based on coverage needs of the department.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 principles, 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 (BLS) within 30 days of hire or
transfer
- Current certification by the National Commission on
Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)QUALIFICATIONS-
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1
Year of Experience- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - - - - - -
- -Physician Assistants (PA) - - - - - - -Basic Life Support (BLS):
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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