Physician Assistant Palliative Care Irving Medical & Healthcare - Irving, TX at Geebo

Physician Assistant Palliative Care Irving

Supportive Palliative Care is a team-based medical specialty focusing on comfort, care and planning for patients facing serious illness and their families.
Supportive palliative care team members help determine a care plan that meets your wants and needs, including management of pain and other symptoms, counseling and spiritual support, and other therapies.
Baylor Scott and White is looking to add an additional Supportive Palliative Care APP to their Irving location.
Bilingual Spanish/ English speaking candidates are preferred.
JOB SUMMARYThe Supportive Palliative Care PA is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems.
The APP provides assessments, disease and treatment education, and symptom management to meet the needs of palliative care patients and their families.
The Palliative Care APP helps the patient and family maintain their maximum level of comfort and coping.
Our Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in direct palliative care as an APP and also be bilingual English/ SpanishESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLESchedule Monday- Friday Days Symptom Management Performing goals of care discussions with patients and/or family members Advance care planning Pain Management/Relief Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in partnership with physicians.
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes.
May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Verbal and written communication skills Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills Experience with EPIC is a plus Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests BENEFITSOur competitive benefits package includes the following Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note:
Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or levelQUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program EXPERIENCE - Preferred 2 years of Palliative Care CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION Basic Life Support (BLS):
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Physician Assistants (PA):
Must have a PA license through the state of TX.
As 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.
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