Physician Assistant (Family Medicine) (PH0167 - West)

Join CommuniCare Health as a Physician Assistant (Family Medicine) (PH0167 - West) in Texas. The Physician Assistant reports to the Director of Family Medicine regarding administrative, provider relations and other day to day guidance. Assigned to supervising physician under the Texas Medical Board for medical consults and abides by appropriate clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to physician’s panel, on an out-patient basis. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions consulting with supervising physician.

• Maintains a problem-oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Informatic Management policies and procedures to include providing appropriate and legible documentation.

• Completes thorough documentation of each patient’s visit in the electronic health record and ensures encounters are closed within 24 hours in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures.

• Assures continuity of care by providing medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center’s scope of practice and the Nurse.

Requirements

• Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.

• Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

• Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

Work with CommuniCare Health in Texas.