Opportunity Details
McAllen Hospitalist Group is seeking Physician Assistants (PA) to join our growing hospital medicine team.
Schedule: 7am - 7pm, 2 weeks on/2 weeks off, 180 shifts a year.
* Competitive Compensation Package, Benefits, and More!
* Spanish skills are a plus but not required.
South Texas Health System Clinics is an integrated system of care comprising six hospitals, several freestanding emergency rooms, multiple physician practices, and a broad range of outpatient services.
Responsibilities
* Manage inpatient hospital patients through duties such as rounding, admissions, and discharges.
* Assess patients' physical and mental conditions via examinations and medical histories.
* Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
* Prescribe and recommend medications and therapeutic procedures according to protocols, ensuring efficacy and safety.
* Suggest interventions to modify health-related behaviors.
* Develop and implement comprehensive, outcomes-based treatment plans collaboratively with physicians and team members.
* Evaluate patient responses and the effectiveness of care provided.
* Counsel patients and families on medical processes, management, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
* Discuss drug regimens and potential side effects with patients.
* Maintain detailed records of treatment plans and outcomes.
* Initiate timely consultations and referrals when necessary.
* Provide consultation services related to the PA’s specialty and training.
* Potentially conduct hospital rounds, assist with admissions/discharges, and support on-call duties.
For more information, contact Samantha at Samantha.Barnett@uhsinc.com.
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