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Position Highlights
nnnSchedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 7 on / 7 off rotation, providing excellent work-life balance.
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nnCritical Care Focus: Provide high-acuity care in a collaborative inpatient ICU setting.
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nnManageable Patient Load: Average of 12 patients per shift.
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nnClinical Responsibilities:
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nnInpatient rounding
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nnNew and established patient evaluations
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nnHospital and ED consults
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nnPre- and post-operative care
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nnIndividual in-basket management
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nnProcedural Opportunities: Perform central lines, arterial lines, and intubations.
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nnAutonomous Practice: Enjoy a high level of independence with physician support readily available and an expanding Critical Care team.
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nnPreferred Background: At least 1 year of Critical Care/Acute Care experience. New graduates welcome!
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n nAbout Us
nHere at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
nOur Core Values are:
nnnWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
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nnWe never settle by constantly striving for better.
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nnWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
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nnWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
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n nBenefits
nOur benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
nnnImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
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nn401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
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nnTuition Reimbursement
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nnPTO accrual beginning Day 1
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n nNote: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
nJob Summary
nThe PA Intensivist Medicine is a licensed, certified healthcare provider. They provide direct patient care and have prescriptive authority. They are credentialed, privileged, and billed as independent providers by Medicare and Medicaid. The Advanced Practice Provider offers medical care based on the supervising physician's scope of practice. Inpatient Medicine providers work in critical care settings. They manage patients by rounding, performing procedures, and handling hospital admissions and discharges.
nEssential Functions of the Role
nnnAssesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
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nnOrders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
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nnPrescribes or recommends medical drug therapies or other therapeutic treatments. Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to change behavior linked to health risks.
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nnFormulates and implements patient treatment plans based on assessments and evidence-based medicine. Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed. Evaluates patient's response to care and its effectiveness.
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nnCounsels 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.
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nnMaintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
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nnProvides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
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nnPerforms invasive procedures specific to scope of practice (and proficiency of the provider) as delegated by supervising Physician.
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nnMay conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions and discharges, and provide on-call support.
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nnMay be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.
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n nKey Success Factors
nnnKnowledge 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.
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nnKnowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
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nnVerbal and written communication skills
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nnInterpersonal skills
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nnCritical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
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nnSkill in the use of computers and related software applications
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nnAbility to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
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nnAbility to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
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nnAbility to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
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nnCurrent license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
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nnBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
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nnAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
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nnCurrent certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
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n nBelonging Statement
nWe believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
nQUALIFICATIONS
nnnEDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
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nnEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
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nnCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
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n nPhysician Assistants (PA)
nACLS (ACLS): Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
nBasic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
nAs a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
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