Physician Assistant

SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Medical

SUPERVISED BY: Chief Health Officer

SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate has experience assessing and treating individuals with [musculoskeletal injuries]. They will perform physical exams, obtain patient medical histories, order tests, plan treatments, and counsel patients. We invite you to apply to a team that embraces your talents and supports your desire to make a difference by providing outstanding care.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• One or more years of background experience in the related specialty
• Strong skills in mathematics and statistical analysis
• Flexible schedule and availability
• Experience working independently, as a liaison, and as part of a team
• Active learner with a desire and willingness to continue education and training
• Understanding of the legal aspects of confidentiality and patient care

Skills and qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency, which may include licensure and/or certification
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and procedural techniques
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Analytical thinking skills with the ability to investigate and diagnose
• Competence with technology and ability to use various tools in the clinical setting
• Professionalism with excellent communication and customer service skills

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consults with Chief Health Officer/other physicians on a daily basis to ensure compliance with HRSA, JACHO and NCQA requirements.
• Consults with physician and other members of the health care team as necessary to ensure that Redesign teams are staffed effectively.
• Ensures that patient flow meets Redesign benchmarks and cycle times are at or less than 45 minutes.
• Assumes additional duties when necessary as required by SWLA to meet the goal of providing behavioral health care services.
• Recommends modifications, additions or deletions of personnel policies to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide patient care coverage.
• Initiates and participates in problem solving policy forming conferences for patient care services. Maintains close coordination with all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of services.
• Participates in management, medical staff and clinical leaders in the facility's decision-making process.
• Plans and recommends to CHO-Health Services Director new facilities or equipment or modifications thereto needed to provide patient care.
• Perform physical examinations and elicit detailed, accurate patient histories
• Determine patient conditions based on diagnostic imaging and test results
• Formulate therapeutic plans and treatments, which may include prescriptions
• Provide routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, sutures, wound care, aspirations, casting, and blood specimen collection
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge via Continuing Medical Education credits or equivalent in country of hire
• Protect patient confidentiality, maintain ethics, and abide by all applicable laws

MISSION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Demonstrate the Mission and acts in ways that advance the best interest of the customers entrusted to our care. Positively represents SWLA Center for Health Services (SWLA) in the workplace and the community.
• Present a professional image: apparel and appearance are appropriate according to SWLA department dress code.
• Demonstrate effective communication and listens attentively to the customer and promptly acts upon requests with consideration for patient privacy. Keep the customer informed about their care and treatment in a comfortable atmosphere.
• Respect the gifts and talents (the diversity that co-workers bring to their jobs) of each other. Demonstrates effective communication and assists co-workers as necessary.
• Respect the privacy and confidentiality of the customers we serve, our physicians, co-workers and the community.
• Practices safe work habits and maintain a safe environment for self, co-workers, patients, and visitors.
• Work collaboratively to solve problems, improve processes, and develop services. Acts as an advocate for our customers.
• Complies with organization/department policies and procedures, including but not limited to confidentiality, safety, cooperation/flexibility and attendance.
• Understands and complies with applicable federal/state laws and Standards of Conduct as related to assigned job duties.
• Participates in departmental or organizational quality. Continuous performance improvement activity.