Covenant Health

PHYSICIAN ASST

Covenant Health • $90K — $110K *
Alcoa, TN 37701In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
  • CPR certification required
  • Ability to conduct complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
  • Experience in patient assessment and treatment planning
  • Effective communication skills with patients and healthcare teams
  • Strong organizational skills for managing patient care plans
  • Capability to supervise support staff

Responsibilities

  • Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations
  • Assess and treat acute and chronic medical problems
  • Order and administer appropriate medical tests
  • Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
  • Coordinate and consult with healthcare providers as part of a team
  • Maintain quality delivery of care in alignment with organizational goals
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development in patient care services
  • Collaborative work environment with healthcare teams
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives
  • Supportive management focusing on staff and patient safety
  • Engagement in fulfilling the organization's mission and vision
Full Job Description
Overview

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care- Maryville South

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Position Summary:

The Physician Assistant augments a physician's ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and/or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; independently participates in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of individual authority granted by the Tennessee Board. May supervise support staff.

Responsibilities

  • Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population.
    • Delivers patient care within the scope of approved privileges
    • Obtains complete and accurate patient information in order to determine appropriate treatment plan
    • Orders and/or administers appropriate medical tests
    • Performs treatments quickly and efficiently while keeping patient informed
    • Delivers care in a manner to ensure the patient's comfort during treatment
    • Communicates effectively with patient and healthcare team
    • Addresses health care issues appropriately according to established protocols
    • Consistently and continually monitors the quality of care delivered
  • Develops and implements outcome based, individualized and appropriate plans for patient care.
    • Plans, manages and coordinates patient care
    • Provides patient and family education and counseling either directly or by referral
    • Intervenes and diffuses situations involving agitated and confused or emotional patients and/or family members
  • Consults and coordinates with health care providers; works as a member of the team
    • Provides assistance to the health care providers by answering questions or otherwise providing information regarding patient care
    • Works in coordination with the health care providers and other team members to develop and appropriately implement treatment plans for patients
    • Works with other members of the team to ensure a timely flow of patients
  • Works in coordination with management to provide quality delivery of care
    • Participates in fulfilling the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the organization
    • Maintains a safe and clean work environment; reports defective or missing equipment and safety hazards
    • Assists in disaster planning and related activities
    • Completes chart reviews on a regular basis
    • Ensure the Joint Commission and other regulatory standards are met as they apply to the department
    • Abides by policies, procedures and bylaws
    • Assist in various committee/meeting responsibilities for the department
  • Communicates effectively
    • Listens to patients concerns and addresses issues as appropriate
    • Ensures that verbal and written orders are clear, concise, and ensures instructions are understood by listening and requesting feedback
    • Writes patient notes legibly and clearly in order to provide adequate information for other health care providers
    • Listens for clues that patient needs additional assistance in understanding the treatment plan or in carrying out treatment plan
    • Adjusts communication style depending on receiver of the message, for example, education level, etc.
  • Collaborate with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team based approach to overall patient care.
  • Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

None

Licensure Requirement:

Licensed as a physician assistant by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. CPR required.

About Covenant Health

Covenant Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system providing comprehensive, community-wide health services in East Tennessee. It is the largest employer in the region with more than 10,000 dedicated employees working to improve the health of the communities they serve. Covenant Health operates nine acute-care hospitals, numerous outpatient facilities, and physician clinics serving communities throughout East Tennessee. The health system also includes specialty providers of behavioral, oncology, and rehabilitation services, along with home care, physician practices, and community outreach programs. Covenant Health is committed to providing excellent care to every patient, every time, and to making its communities healthier places to live.
Learn more about Covenant Health
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$2 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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