Physician Assistant, Duncan Allergy Clinic

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Must hold valid licensure to practice as a physician assistant in Oklahoma or the ability to attain one.
• 1 year experience as a Physician Assistant preferred.

 Education and/or Experience:  

• Must have graduated from an accredited physician assistant program recognized by the State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision.

 Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Active License in Oklahoma or ability to acquire one
• Current Healthcare provider BLS certification required.

*Safety-Sensitive Position - This is a “Safety-Sensitive” Position as defined by Oklahoma law.  As such, please be advised that applicants for this position cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests (or any drug tests administered after employment begins) for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component of cannabis.  This is true even if the applicant is in possession of a valid medical marijuana card that otherwise allows the license-holder to legally use and consume medical marijuana. Team Members in “Safety-Sensitive” positions are not permitted to test positive for the presence of THC in any pre-employment drug test, or any other drug test administered after employment begins.  This information is provided to applicants as a resource to the application process.  This is not a request for any applicant to disclose personal medical information during the application process. If you have any questions about the information in this disclaimer please direct these questions to a member of Human Resources.

**This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.

***As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy.  Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request

Physician Assistant under the supervision of a physician, performs physical examinations, delineates problems and records data for any age group.  Orders, performs and interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes.  Provides direct patient care services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses the health status, illness conditions, response to illness, and health risks of patients.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to diagnose medical and surgical problems.
• Prescribes necessary treatment and services for quality patient care.
• Takes patient histories, conducts physical exams, and focuses on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Maintains timely documentation of the patient history and physical examination.
• Leads and assists staff in awareness and understanding of Quality Measures and works collaboratively to continually improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with the physician in the assigned practice setting, nursing, support staff and other members of the health team.
• Maintains recognized Physician Assistant Standards of Practice and follows approved scope of practice.
• Displays strong clinical skills as well as excellent interpersonal relationship skills in interpreting and communicating health care information to the patient and family.
• Is willing to cover other clinics when other providers are out.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Applies DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibits behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Coordinates with management in maintaining RHC standards.

Shift: 1

Hours: 80 hrs pp

Type: Full Time

Category: Clinical