Physician Assistant Telemedicine Headache

About the role

The Physician Assistant (PA) Telemedicine position is primarily remote, with approximately two weeks of initial training in Temple, TX and occasional in-person educational meetings throughout the year. The schedule is Monday through Friday with a predictable 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM workday.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other treatments.
• Performs procedures following approved policies, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and standards of care.
• Collaborates with physicians and team members when appropriate.
• Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
• Counsels patients and families on medical processes, illness management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with food supplements, over-the-counter medications, and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
• Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider's level of proficiency as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.

Requirements

• Knowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of values, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited Program
• Less than 1 Year of Experience

Skills

• Knowledge of information and techniques to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Knowledge of values, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Computer and software application skills.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive patient treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients on medical and psychological conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The schedule is Monday through Friday with a predictable 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM workday.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.