Physician Assistant-BPN Interventional Radiology-Days - Interventional Radiology

Company: Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Physician Assistant-BPN Interventional Radiology-DaysWe are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

* Summary/Objective

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing appropriate, high quality patient care and assist in the evaluation and care of all assigned patients related to Interventional Radiology Services.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Accurately assess the patient's condition on an ongoing basis, effectively interpreting laboratory/diagnostic tests results and appropriately prescribes medical therapies based on patient care needs. Effectively evaluates patients' responses to prescribed medical/nursing therapies.

2. Provides patient education regarding common testing and procedures performed within Baptist Hospital and the Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab Service Line and serves to facilitate patient appointments for procedures, and physician appointments. This position serves as patient liaison and communicates frequently and effectively with providers, patients and family; as well as, communicates with noncompliant patients or patients lost to follow-up via telephone and/or certified mail correspondence. Provides reports on patient progress/compliance to referring physicians.

3. Networks with PCP, Interventionalists, and others to facilitate appointments and prepares information for discussion and treatment planning conferences. Coordinates with Medical Director of Peripheral Vascular Services.

4. Demonstrates a sound knowledge base of advanced practice including principles of advanced physical assessment and pharmacology.

5. Guides, directs, and plans the organization and coordination of activities in the Peripheral Vascular Program with ongoing assessment of the quality and efficiency of these activities in collaboration with Medical Director of Peripheral Vascular Program. Maintains effective working relationships with other managers, directors, physicians, and practitioners

6. Interacts with other physician practices, pharmacies, etc. for clinician referrals, orders, prescriptions, and other items necessary to assist the clinicians with growth and higher productivity.

Core Values: Accountable, Collaborative, Competent, Compassionate, Respectful

1. Responds to all reasonable requests in an appropriate and timely manner and communicates in a concise and effective way with others. Demonstrates flexibility to fluctuating workload and effectively prioritizes assignments.

(Collaborative, Accountable, Competent)

2. Demonstrates Sacred Work philosophy in all work interactions. Exhibits a positive attitude as a Partner in Caring in support of the mission of Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas.

(Compassionate, Respectful, Accountable)

3. Embraces diversity within the work environment and consistently deals with all customers in a friendly and respectful manner. Supports teamwork and cooperation with work partners, volunteers to assist co-workers. (Compassionate, Respectful, Collaborative)

4. Has a wealth of knowledge about all job facets and is considered competent. Understands job responsibilities and is able to deal with multiple competing demands. Accepts liability for errors and makes corrections willingly. Embraces continuous learning.

(Competent, Accountable)

5. Adheres to all policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, confidentiality and corporate compliance, including personal demeanor, appearance and hygiene that are appropriate for the work environment. (Accountable, Competent)

Safe Behaviors

1. Observe and/or listen to achieve detailed results or detect subtle flaws/errors.

2. Continually challenge existing conditions and activities in order to identify discrepancies that might result in error or inappropriate action.

3. Effectively transfer (handoff) essential information (along with authority and responsibility during transitions in care; to include an opportunity to ask questions, clarify and confirm.

4. Successfully work together with peers and management to achieve a desired outcome.

5. Adhere to rules and best practices for safety concerns for patients, staff and yourself.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel and must be able to document in personnel and medical records and file forms in an appropriate manner. Must be able to talk or hear effectively, communicate verbally with Participants and be able to hear or otherwise interpret Participant statements. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, however, in a time of crisis, may need to be able to assist Participants.

Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Required License/Certifications

Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas

Summary/Objective

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing appropriate, high quality patient care and assist in the evaluation and care of all assigned patients related to Interventional Radiology Services.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Accurately assess the patient's condition on an ongoing basis, effectively interpreting laboratory/diagnostic tests results and appropriately prescribes medical therapies based on patient care needs. Effectively evaluates patients' responses to prescribed medical/nursing therapies.

2. Provides patient education regarding common testing and procedures performed within Baptist Hospital and the Interventional Radiology/Cath Lab Service Line and serves to facilitate patient appointments for procedures, and physician appointments. This position serves as patient liaison and communicates frequently and effectively with providers, patients and family; as well as, communicates with noncompliant patients or patients lost to follow-up via telephone and/or certified mail correspondence. Provides reports on patient progress/compliance to referring physicians.

3. Networks with PCP, Interventionalists, and others to facilitate appointments and prepares information for discussion and treatment planning conferences. Coordinates with Medical Director of Peripheral Vascular Services.

4. Demonstrates a sound knowledge base of advanced practice including principles of advanced physical assessment and pharmacology.

5. Guides, directs, and plans the organization and coordination of activities in the Peripheral Vascular Program with ongoing assessment of the quality and efficiency of these activities in collaboration with Medical Director of Peripheral Vascular Program. Maintains effective working relationships with other managers, directors, physicians, and practitioners

6. Interacts with other physician practices, pharmacies, etc. for clinician referrals, orders, prescriptions, and other items necessary to assist the clinicians with growth and higher productivity.

Core Values: Accountable, Collaborative, Competent, Compassionate, Respectful

1. Responds to all reasonable requests in an appropriate and timely manner and communicates in a concise and effective way with others. Demonstrates flexibility to fluctuating workload and effectively prioritizes assignments.

(Collaborative, Accountable, Competent)

2. Demonstrates Sacred Work philosophy in all work interactions. Exhibits a positive attitude as a Partner in Caring in support of the mission of Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas.

(Compassionate, Respectful, Accountable)

3. Embraces diversity within the work environment and consistently deals with all customers in a friendly and respectful manner. Supports teamwork and cooperation with work partners, volunteers to assist co-workers. (Compassionate, Respectful, Collaborative)

4. Has a wealth of knowledge about all job facets and is considered competent. Understands job responsibilities and is able to deal with multiple competing demands. Accepts liability for errors and makes corrections willingly. Embraces continuous learning.

(Competent, Accountable)

5. Adheres to all policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, confidentiality and corporate compliance, including personal demeanor, appearance and hygiene that are appropriate for the work environment. (Accountable, Competent)

Safe Behaviors

1. Observe and/or listen to achieve detailed results or detect subtle flaws/errors.

2. Continually challenge existing conditions and activities in order to identify discrepancies that might result in error or inappropriate action.

3. Effectively transfer (handoff) essential information (along with authority and responsibility during transitions in care; to include an opportunity to ask questions, clarify and confirm.

4. Successfully work together with peers and management to achieve a desired outcome.

5. Adhere to rules and best practices for safety concerns for patients, staff and yourself.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel and must be able to document in personnel and medical records and file forms in an appropriate manner. Must be able to talk or hear effectively, communicate verbally with Participants and be able to hear or otherwise interpret Participant statements. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, however, in a time of crisis, may need to be able to assist Participants.

Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Required License/Certifications

Licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas

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