Physician Assistant

Job Description

Orthopedic Provider Needed for Outreach for Northwest Oklahoma

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest private not-for-profit healthcare system with hospital facilities and clinics across the state, is searching for a full-time provider to specialize in orthopedics with our expansion and outreach to the communities of Enid, Woodward, and surrounding areas enhancing patient accessibility and benefiting the communities. Enjoy getting to make an impact with our patients and a Monday thru Friday schedule.

Meet our Surgeon, Dr. Bret Fry: https://integrishealth.org/doctors/bret-frey

Meet our Surgeon, Dr. Thomas Hsing: https://integrishealth.org/doctors/thomas-hsing

Learn about INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital: https://integrishealth.org/locations/hospital/integris-health-enid-hospital

Learn about INTEGRIS Health Woodward Hospital: https://integrishealth.org/locations/hospital/woodward-hospital

Clinic Location Perks - Enid & Woodward, OK

Enid: A dynamic city with a rich history, excellent schools, and vibrant arts and culture.

Woodward: Offers a small-town feel with big opportunities, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community.

NW Oklahoma provides affordable living, family-friendly environments, and an ideal setting for a balanced life. Known by Oklahoma Department of Tourism designation, 'Red Carpet Country' which is named after the region's red soil, Northwest Oklahoma ranges from dry and flat to an area with mountain ranges and mesas, a testament to the SW Tableands ecoregion that dominates the area. Canyons and grasslands, such as the Rita Blanca National Grassland, help to give NW Oklahoma a Southwest-like landscape, differing from other parts of the state. The area is anchored economically by Enid, which also contains the regionals largest commercial airport. Other cities include Guymon, Ponca City, Woodward, and Alva.

The Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow up as directed. The Physician Assistant assists physician with procedures and serves as a liaison between the physician and the patient. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Responsibilities

Orthopedic Provider Needed for Outreach for Northwest Oklahoma

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma's largest private not-for-profit healthcare system with hospital facilities and clinics across the state, is searching for a full-time provider to specialize in orthopedics with our expansion and outreach to the communities of Enid, Woodward, and surrounding areas enhancing patient accessibility and benefiting the communities. Enjoy getting to make an impact with our patients and a Monday thru Friday schedule.

Meet our Surgeon, Dr. Bret Fry: https://integrishealth.org/doctors/bret-frey

Meet our Surgeon, Dr. Thomas Hsing: https://integrishealth.org/doctors/thomas-hsing

Learn about INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital: https://integrishealth.org/locations/hospital/integris-health-enid-hospital

Learn about INTEGRIS Health Woodward Hospital: https://integrishealth.org/locations/hospital/woodward-hospital

Clinic Location Perks - Enid & Woodward, OK

Enid: A dynamic city with a rich history, excellent schools, and vibrant arts and culture.

Woodward: Offers a small-town feel with big opportunities, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community.

NW Oklahoma provides affordable living, family-friendly environments, and an ideal setting for a balanced life. Known by Oklahoma Department of Tourism designation, 'Red Carpet Country' which is named after the region's red soil, Northwest Oklahoma ranges from dry and flat to an area with mountain ranges and mesas, a testament to the SW Tableands ecoregion that dominates the area. Canyons and grasslands, such as the Rita Blanca National Grassland, help to give NW Oklahoma a Southwest-like landscape, differing from other parts of the state. The area is anchored economically by Enid, which also contains the regionals largest commercial airport. Other cities include Guymon, Ponca City, Woodward, and Alva.

The Physician Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment.
• Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention.
• Orders and initiates appropriate laboratory tests, medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected.
• Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing (not involving tendons, arteries or nerves) wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection, trauma or other disease processes.
• Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medications.
• Maintains timely documentation of the patients medical record.

ISMC Neurosurgical Only:

• Ensures all necessary patient tests (i.e. pre op labs, EKGs, x rays, etc.) have been completed in prior to surgery.
• Assists physician(s) in surgery (i.e. wound closure, fitting of braces, post op orders, etc.).
• Provides wound care and infection management.
• Makes rounds as requested by physician(s); completes patient discharge summaries as requested.

ER Only:

• Assists in triage and initiates radiographic and laboratory studies for patients to be seen in the main Emergency Department or Minor Care.
• May examine, treat, and make disposition on patients in triage under the direct physician supervision as time allows

Mental Health Only:

• Responsible for patient assessment following therapeutic holds per state and federal regulations.

Reports to the supervising physician and department management.

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oklahoma.
• Requires current BLS certification.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English

ISMC Neurosurgical Dept Only:

• 1 year of experience in surgery setting preferred

Emergency Department Only:

• 1 year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting preferred

NZTI only:

• Current ACLS certification if working with adults required in acute care environments.
• Current PALS certification if working with children required in acute care environments.

Questions? loree.mcmahan@integrishealth.org

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