Physician Assistant (PA)

Company: Premise Health
Location: Keller
Posted on: May 22, 2020

Job Description:

We have an opening for a Physician Assistant (PA) to work with our Employer Health Clinic located in Dallas, TX Premise Health is a leading worksite health and patient engagement company dedicated to improving the cost and quality of employee healthcare.-- We believe healthcare should be about helping people get, stay and be well. That-- s our mission and it-- s the foundation of everything we do. With more than 40 years of experience, Premise Health manages more than 500 worksite-based health and wellness centers across the country.-- The company serves more than 200 of the nation-- s leading employers, including a significant number of the Fortune 1000.-- Summary:-- This position is located at DFW International Airport.-- The hours are Monday -- Friday from 6am -- 2:30pm. Essential Functions: Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, provides home-going instructions, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, and health maintenance. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients-- clinical problems and health care needs Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient-- s condition.-- Provides written home-going instructions Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan as necessary Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures Refers patients to Physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment Maintains medical records using (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software) May require other duties as assigned. If you want to join a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, like-minded healthcare professionals, join Premise Health for an unlimited opportunity with the company that is changing the face and the place of the healthcare industry as we know it. We are an equal opportunity employer. Basic Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university PA Program required; Master-- s Degree preferred Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state or jurisdiction of practice National Certification with NCCPA Experience: At least three years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice or emergency department setting Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required-- Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services.-- Appropriate certification to write prescriptions under the authority of the Medical Leader, if allowed within state of practice Strong computer skills with knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Training skills a plus Demonstrated problem-solving and work flow management skills preferred. Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.

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