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Advance Practice Provider | Cancer Center
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What they do
An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$110,261 / year median in Texas
+23% projected growth
Job Description
View More Jobs Advance Practice Provider | Cancer Center Wichita Falls, TX, United States Job Description Summary of Essential Functions Provide transitional care management through comprehensive acute and chronic patient care and navigation. Assess patient health status and determine appropriate diagnostic/therapeutic needs, document patient information using various formats in the patient and office record. Educate patients and families as appropriate for outpatient care, ensure continuity of patient care to include patient confidentiality. Assess patient's acute and chronic conditions to coordinate care and connect patients with long-term providers. Consult and communicate with physicians, staff, and other members of the healthcare team during regular and on-call hours to facilitate appropriate and comprehensive patient care. Flexibility and effective time management are important. The ability to work independently with the support of a physician is critical. Act as a positive liaison for the physicians, hospital, office, and community at large. Educational Requirements Current Texas License or be eligible to obtain. Must have graduated from an accredited NP or PA school Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to obtain all necessary hospital credentials for all required hospitals Licenses and Certifications Meets the licensing and certification requirements set forth by the Texas Board of Medical Examiners for Physician Assistants or Nurses. License or certification is preferred before hire and required within 30 days of employment. BLS and CPR certifications. Must have or be eligible to get DPS and DEA licensure. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge in all aspects of primary and preventative care in adult patients. Satisfactory completion of all required hospital orientation processes. Two years of applicable clinical experience preferred. Physical Requirements Requires full range body motions, good eye to hand coordination, manual dexterity, able to stand for prolonged periods, and the ability to handle and assist patients. Requires ability to work and adapt to stressful situations and ability to do multiple tasks in tense situations in a professional manner. Good critical thinking skills.