PHYSICIAN ASST

• Physician Assistant, Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates
• Part Time, 54 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Covenant Medical Group Overview

Covenant Medical Group is the employed and managed medical practice organization of Covenant Health, providing comprehensive care across East Tennessee.

With more than 300 physicians and advanced practice providers in 20 communities, our team delivers expertise across a broad spectrum of specialties from primary care and walk-in clinics to preventive medicine and advanced surgical and subspecialty services.

We are committed to offering coordinated, patient-centered care that spans the continuum of health needs, ensuring access to exceptional providers close to home.

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant augments a physician's ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; independently participates in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of individual authority granted by the Tennessee Board. May supervise support staff.

Responsibilities

Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population.

• Delivers patient care within the scope of approved privileges
• Obtains complete and accurate patient information in order to determine appropriate treatment plan
• Orders and/or administers appropriate medical tests
• Performs treatments quickly and efficiently while keeping patient informed
• Delivers care in a manner to ensure the patient's comfort during treatment
• Communicates effectively with patient and healthcare team
• Addresses health care issues appropriately according to established protocols
• Consistently and continually monitors the quality of care delivered
• Develops and implements outcome based, individualized and appropriate plans for patient care.
• Plans, manages and coordinates patient care
• Provides patient and family education and counseling either directly or by referral
• Intervenes and diffuses situations involving agitated and confused or emotional patients and/or family members
• Consults and coordinates with health care providers; works as a member of the team

Provides assistance to the health care providers by answering questions or otherwise providing information regarding patient care

Works in coordination with the health care providers and other team members to develop and appropriately implement treatment plans for patients

• Works with other members of the team to ensure a timely flow of patients
• Works in coordination with management to provide quality delivery of care
• Participates in fulfilling the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the organization
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment; reports defective or missing equipment and safety hazards
• Assists in disaster planning and related activities
• Completes chart reviews on a regular basis
• Ensure the Joint Commission and other regulatory standards are met as they apply to the department
• Abides by policies, procedures and bylaws
• Assist in various committee/meeting responsibilities for the department
• Communicates effectively
• Listens to patients concerns and addresses issues as appropriate

Ensures that verbal and written orders are clear, concise, and ensures instructions are understood by listening and requesting feedback

Writes patient notes legibly and clearly in order to provide adequate information for other health care providers

Listens for clues that patient needs additional assistance in understanding the treatment plan or in carrying out treatment plan

Adjusts communication style depending on receiver of the message, for example, education level, etc.

Collaborate with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team based approach to overall patient care.

Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience

None

Licensure Requirement

Licensed as a physician assistant by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. CPR required.