Salary: Contract Work/Hourly

DATE POSTED: 02/18/2013 JOB: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT FULL TIME/PART TIME: BOTH PERMANENT/TEMPORARY: REGULAR EMPLOYMENT/CONTRACT WORK: CONTRACT WORK VISA WAIVER AVAILABLE: NO LOCATION: DALLAS/DESOTO/DUNCANVILLE We are seeking dedicated providers to be part of our Family Medicine & Pediatrics clinic. *Work hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm busy practice with strong patient base *Competitive hourly rate *EMR (Mysis Myway) and X-Ray onsite *Experience required Description: Physician Assistant - Family Medicine & Pediatrics Physician Assistant: Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician. Physician Assistant Job Duties: • Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives. • Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories. • Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results. • Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. • Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections. • Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance. • Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans. • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. • Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. • Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills/Qualifications: Health Promotion and Maintenance, Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Informing Others, Medical Teamwork, Physiological Knowledge, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development Requirements: The ideal candidate must have own transportation and must be enthusiastic and self-motivated. Office Hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm • Current Texas licensure • Current DEA and DPS licensure • Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant Program • Experience in FP, IM, PEDIATRICS or ER • Bilingual a plus CONTACT INFORMATION: E-MAIL CURRENT CV TO mmartinez@specialtyclinics.com Fax Number: 214-730-4281

 

Margaret Martinez
Administrator
4692062630
mmartinez@specialtyclinics.com
2707 Bolton Boone Dr. Ste 100
Desoto, Texas 75115