PA for Primary Care

Physicians Assistant

Physicians Assistant Job Category: Primary Care Location: Ponca City Position Type: Full-Time Compensation: $55.28 - $62.5 per hour

Our dedication to you Triad Complete Healthcare is dedicated to you, the provider. Our focus is to prevent burnout, and fully support you with whatever you need to provide excellent patient care with full autonomy. We are here for you because happy providers leads to happy patients. At Triad you will find a very comfortable and supportive work environment. Take it from our own team, they would be happy to tell you what it means to them to be a part of Triad Complete Healthcare! This position offers: Full benefits package Very competitive pay PTO Paid holidays Sign on bonus

Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Physician's Assistant at Triad Complete Healthcare in Ponca City, OK. As a Physician's Assistant, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care, conducting physical examinations, interpreting medical history, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpretating diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans. You will access to collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and patient-centered care.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations (including obtaining, updating and studying medical histories)
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
• Provides quality outpatient services by appointment
• Provides ongoing health maintenance, health education and disease prevention periodic screening for adults
• Provides well-women gynecological exams including appropriate screening, history, examinations and education
• Provides patient education regarding disease processes and good health habits
• Maintains current knowledge of immunization schedules, routine adult health maintenance recommendations and general clinic protocols
• Orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies
• Completes Continuing Medical Education and maintains licensure in good standing.
• Maintains current prescriptive authority license, OBNDD and DEA number
• Maintains a current knowledge of the Physician's Assistant formulary and prescribes medications within the limits of the formulary
• Assists in community health screening and disease prevention activities
• Informs Medical Director of difficult cases, poor outcomes, or of involvement of other agencies in patient case
• Interacts effectively with patients, families, clinic team members and anyone necessary to satisfy patient care

Qualifications

• Current valid license as a Physician's Assistant (PA) in the state of Oklahoma.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant program.
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Dedication to providing high-quality patient care
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Preferred Skills

• Communication Skills: To communicate with patients and colleagues, need excellent listening, speaking and interpersonal skills. Must be able to understand patient needs, clearly communicate instructions, and build and maintain a trusting relationship
• Problem Solving: Based on clinical interviews, physical examinations and lab test results, practitioner must be able to identify diseases and other health conditions, make diagnoses, and produce treatment plans
• Critical Thinking: When developing a treatment plan, practitioner must be able to evaluate various options to treat a condition, then identify the most affective path for the best possible outcome
• Compassion: Must be able to sympathize with sick and worried patients and their families
• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage other members of the healthcare team such as RN's, LPN's, and other support staff