Physician Assistant - Colorectal Surgery Clinic - M-F
INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
INTEGRIS Health, Oklahomas largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Physician Assistant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In this day shift 8am to 5pm position, youll work Monday through Friday with occasional call our growing Colorectal Surgery team at Baptist Medical Center providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today. Enjoy front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, retirement savings plan with match and professional expenses benefits. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.
Our colorectal surgery service volume has grown significantly! This provider will see patients in the clinic for follow ups, postoperative patients, OR assist and help with hospital rounding. Our team of highly skilled and board-certified surgeons specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases of the colon and rectum. Our Colorectal team treat a wide breadth of patients including complex colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease. We treat patients with intestinal obstruction and perforation in the acute setting. We also treat benign pathology including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, and fecal incontinence.
Due to growth, our team will be adding one surgeon and one APP.
Meet the team and areas/expertise
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: |
- 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
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
Questions? loree.mcmahan@integrishealth.org
Pay is based upon experience.