Physician Assistant - Rapid Treatment | Changing the way health cares

Job ID: 6828 Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

The and /or Physician Assistant is an Advanced Practice Clinician who will manage patients in an innovative outpatient clinic at Kelsey Seybold. Candidate will evaluate and treat higher acuity patients in the clinic and infusion setting. This position provides opportunities to apply critical thinking and direct care to patients that would otherwise seek medical care in the ER.

Job Responsibilities:

• Triage, assess, document, and treat referred patients.
• Utilize evidence based medical practices in the delivery of all patient care.
• Maintains an attitude of inquiry towards medical practices and patient care outcomes
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Infusion center coverage for reactions or urgent medical needs
• Other related duties as required i.e., telephonic follow-up with patients, review ordered labs after discharge from clinic.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Job Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice in state of Texas.
• Required – Masters' Degree in Nursing – Family Adult/Geriatric ANCC or AANPCP Certified for Family .
• Physician Assistant: NCCPA-Certified.
• Current prescriptive authority.
• DEA license
• BCLS, ACLS certified
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• 1 - 3 years' related working experience preferred
• Knowledge and ability to start vascular access and administration of medications preferred
• Advanced vascular access certification preferred
• Must be able to work Monday-Friday 9a-6p. No call.

Kelsey Seybold Clinic accepts H1B Visas

About Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston's premier multispecialty group practice, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey in Houston's renowned Texas Medical Center. More than 700 physicians and allied health professionals practice at 40+ locations in the Greater Houston area. Kelsey-Seybold offers quality medical care in 65 medical specialties. The organization operates the largest freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center in the state of Texas and offers state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam and Varian Edge radiation therapy technology at a nationally accredited Cancer Center. An accredited Sleep Center, comprehensive laboratory services, advanced imaging and diagnostics, 19 onsite Kelsey pharmacies and one specialty pharmacy, and MyKelseyOnline, a secure web portal, are part of its comprehensive offerings. Kelsey-Seybold partners with major insurers to offer value-based commercial health plans. KelseyCare Advantage, a Medicare Advantage plan offered to Houston-area beneficiaries and affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, has achieved the coveted 5-out-of-5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for six consecutive years.