Physician Assistant - Cardiology Clinic - Edmond

INTEGRIS Health Cardiovascular Physicians has a great opportunity for a Physician Assistant to work with Dr. Aleicia Mack, Cardiologist, INTEGRIS Heart Hospital, Cardiology clinic located on the campus of INTEGRIS Health Edmond, in the Medical Office Building. Enjoy working weekdays, with one weekend per month on call.

Meet Dr. Mack:

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing direct consumer care to assigned consumers within an urgent care setting. This is a professional level position working under limited direction yet in coordination with a Lead APP. Typical work scenario require specialized knowledge, critical thinking, sound judgment based upon the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral, and sociological sciences skills, as well as strong customer service skills. Internal contacts include medical staff and management throughout the clinic and health system. External contacts include consumers, physicians, outside medical staff, and community resource services.

Primary Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Performs and provides treatments for minor acute illness, consumer examinations, making initial assessment, initiating treatment, and referring to appropriate center of care when applicable.

Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.

Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.

Instructs and counsels consumers by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information and promoting wellness and health maintenance.

Develops and implements consumer management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. May be required to supervise ancillary staff.

Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions and refers consumers to specialist and to relevant consumer care options as appropriate.

Demonstrates good organizational skills in coordinating services with co-workers and other departments/services.

Responds to stressful situations in a calm, rational manner and cooperates with all to facilitate integration of services.

Behaves in a professional and empathetic manner to build trust, comfort, understanding, and relationships with consumers and the secondary guest(s) and in-line with Studer Principles.

Procedures include but are not limited to:

X-Ray Interpretation

Foreign Body Removal

Fracture or Dislocation Immobilization

History & Physical Examination

Incision & Drainage

Nail Trephination

Nail Removal

Nasal Packing

Preliminary Interpretation of Plain Films

Wound Debridement & Repair

Wound Dressing

Minor Laceration Suturing

Required Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oklahoma

Licensure/Certifications

Current State Licensure and Certificate to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the State of Oklahoma

Valid Drug Enforcement Agency license

Approval for privileges by Medical Staff

Preferred Qualifications

One year experience as a PA in a family practice setting, urgent care, or related field

Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of national medical best practices within an urgent care setting

Knowledge of and skill in the use of personal computers and related systems and software

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Ability to willingly accept responsibility

Ability to set priorities and use good judgement

Questions?

Permanent