APP Specialty-Ambulatory Podiatry Clinic - Paris, TN

Category:
Advanced Practice Provider

City:
Paris
State:
Tennessee
Shift:
0 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:
The Physician's Assistant will work in collaboration with a Podiatrist o provide excellent patient care in a clinic setting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assessment of patients, performing procedures consummate with training/experience with appropriate oversight, prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapy as indicated, and completion of clinical documentation. They will contribute to accomplishing and supporting the mission, vision, and values of WTMG Specialty Clinic. The APP models appropriate behavior to employees and provides leadership to the organization and nursing profession. Responsible for ensuring all core measures are met.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with the precepting physician in establishing/reviewing protocols for managing acute and long-term medical needs of the patients.
• Performs a complete physical exam, obtain a complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plan.
• Provides medical services and health education to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner's preceptor.
• Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to approved protocols developed with and under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner's preceptor, which may include the following: securing, recording and evaluating the health, psychosocial and developmental history of patients, ordering laboratory and x-ray studies, carrying out prescription drug orders under protocols, management of common or chronic illnesses, referrals, etc.
• Administers or gives orders to nursing support to administer medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.
• Collaborates with the precepting physician in establishing/reviewing protocols for managing acute and long-term medical needs of the patients.
• Functions as a patient advocate, conducts follow-up care and coordinates care with other healthcare providers, and makes appropriate referrals for continuity of care.
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates effective AIDET skills with patients, families, and guests.
• Provides education counseling that will enhance patient care and preventative knowledge.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and overall team effort of the specialty service.
• Responsible for supporting staff in providing quality care and promoting quality outcomes.
• Supports and guides a working environment that stays current with research and guidelines in specialty care medicine.
• Be able to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment, lift and move patients as necessary, and work on a computer for sustained periods. Practice the profession using evidence-based practices; standardized protocols and order sets; appropriate utilization of resources; and coordinator of care to achieve the most appropriate length of stay.
• Daily planning and coordinating care with all members of the health care team to assure maximum quality and efficiency, including daily coordination with the multi-disciplinary care team, including other team members, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, nursing, and various other departments of the hospital.
• Perform such other administrative and clinical duties related to the delivery of services as may be reasonably requested by the physician from time to time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program as approved by the state of Tennessee.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Physician Assistant License
• Physician Assistant Board Certification
• BLS certification.
• Current DEA license issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency
• Responsible for Continuing Education units annually

EXPERIENCE:

• no experience required
• Prefer candidate with knowledge of podiatry and/or orthopedics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Function fully of the scope of practice, as determined by the educational program and national board certification, in conjunction with state licensure requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and productively in a team environment with a diverse set of employees, patients, and families.
• Process computer skills sufficient to conduct word processing for document development and patient record documentation.
• Must successfully complete a period of internship and training as prescribed by the Department of Medicine.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.