Physician Assistant - Ortho Central

Physician Assistant opportunity with INTEGRIS Health Medical Groups, Orthopedics
Center located on the campus of INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center -
Portland Avenue campus, NW Oklahoma City. Enjoy working normal business week and
hours, M-F, 8am to 5pm. Call is approximately once every 2 to 3 months, (paid). 

Enjoy working in the clinic, rounding and surgical assisting. 

Learn more about Ortho Central
[https://integrishealth.org/locations/orthopedics/locations/integris-health-medical-group-orthopedics-central]

Meet the surgeon [https://integrishealth.org/doctors/michael-padilla] 

The Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and
follow-up as directed. The Physician Assistant assists physician with procedures
and serves as a liaison between the physician and the patient. Adheres to
National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient
contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the
following:

* Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment
* Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an
analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention
* Orders and initiates appropriate laboratory tests, medication, treatment, and
consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected
* Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations,
suturing (not involving tendons, arteries or nerves) wound care, venous and
arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection,
trauma or other disease processes
* Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medications
* Maintains timely documentation of the patient's medical record

ISMC Neurosurgical Only

* Ensures all necessary patient tests (i. e. pre-op labs, EKG's, x-ray's, etc.)
have been completed in prior to surgery
* Assists physician(s) in surgery (i. e. wound closure, fitting of braces, post
op orders, etc.)
* Provides wound care and infection management
* Makes rounds as requested by physician(s); completes patient discharge
summaries as requested

Metro ER Only

* Assists in triage and initiates radiographic and laboratory studies for
patients to be seen in the main Emergency Department or Minor Care
* May examine, treat, and make disposition on patients in triage under the
direct physician supervision as time allows

Mental Health Only

* Responsible for patient assessment following therapeutic holds per state and
federal regulations

The Physician Assistant reports to the supervising physician and department
management

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory
fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint
site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
"Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body
fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any
protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including
protected veteran or disability status.

Qualifications

* Requires a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
* Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oklahoma
* Requires current BLS certification
* Must be able to communicate effectively in English

ISMC Neurosurgical Dept Only

* 1 year of experience in surgery setting preferred

Emergency Department Only

* 1 year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting
preferred

NZTI only

* Current ACLS certification if working with adults required in acute care
environments.
* Current PALS certification if working with children required in acute care
environments.