Locum Tenen Physician Associate PA

Roles and Responsibilities

• Affirms patient health through patient interviews and physical examinations (including obtaining, updating and studying medical histories)
• Documents patient care in patient and department records
• Provides outpatient services by appointment
• Offers ongoing health maintenance, health education, and disease prevention screenings for adults
• Provides well-women gynecological exams, including appropriate screening, history, examinations, and education
• Shares patient education regarding disease processes and good health habits
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of immunization schedules, routine adult health maintenance recommendations, and general clinic protocols
• Schedules and evaluates appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies
• Completes Continuing Medical Education and maintains licensure in good standing
• Maintains current prescriptive authority license, OBNDD, and DEA number
• Prescribes medications within the limits of the formulary
• Participates in community health screening and disease prevention activities
• Communicates with the Medical Director about difficult cases, poor outcomes, or involvement of other agencies in patient cases
• Interacts effectively with patients, families, clinic team members, and others involved in patient care

Qualifications

• Current valid license as a Physician Associate in the state of Oklahoma
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Associate program
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Dedication to providing high-quality patient care
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Preferred Skills

• Communication Skills: Excellent listening, speaking, and interpersonal skills to communicate with patients and colleagues
• Problem Solving: Identifies diseases and other health conditions based on clinical interviews, physical examinations, and lab test results, and produces treatment plans
• Critical Thinking: Evaluates various options to treat a condition and identifies the most effective path for the best possible outcome
• Compassion: Sympathizes with sick and worried patients and their families
• Leadership Skills: Manages other members of the healthcare team such as RNs, LPNs, MAs, and support staff