Physician Assistant​/Pediatric Intensive Care​/Texas​/Locum Tenens​/Physician Assistant; PA ? Primary Care

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Care Physician to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to patients, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of various health conditions. You will play a crucial role in improving patient health outcomes while ensuring adherence to best practices in patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough physical examinations and patient assessments to diagnose and treat illnesses.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions, providing ongoing care and health coaching to patients.
• Perform procedures such as suturing, medication administration, and airway management as needed.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) systems for accurate documentation and data management.
• Collaborate with specialists for referrals and coordinate patient care across various settings including inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care environments.
• Stay current with clinical research and participate in clinical trials when applicable.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
• Participate in discharge planning for hospitalized patients to ensure continuity of care post-discharge.

Skills

• Proficiency in EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, eClinical
  
  Works, and familiarity with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.
• Experience in critical care, including ICU/PICU settings and ventilator management.
• Knowledge of acute pain management techniques and hospice & palliative medicine practices.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation methods.
• Ability to perform basic life support (BLS) and advanced procedures like cardiac catheterization or dialysis when necessary.
• Experience in family planning, geriatrics, pediatrics, infectious disease care, and occupational health is highly desirable.
• Skills in triage, vital signs assessment, phlebotomy, tube feeding administration, and infection control protocols.
• Familiarity with public health initiatives and nutrition counseling is a plus. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients by providing high-quality primary care services within a supportive team environment dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $22,443.51 - $33,157.77 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location:

In person