Physician Assistant - Orthopedics - Enid & Woodward, OK

Company: Integris Health
Location: Enid
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

INTEGRIS Health is Oklahoma's largest private not-for-profit healthcare system with services across the state is searching for a full-time provider to specialize in orthopedics with our expansion and outreach to Enid and Woodward. Enjoy getting to serve the communities and make an impact with our patients. Work Monday thru Friday with occasional call and enjoy what each community offers.Learn about INTEGRIS Health Enid Hospital: https://integrishealth.org/locations/hospital/integris-health-enid-hospitalLearn about INTEGRIS Health Woodward Hospital: https://integrishealth.org/locations/hospital/woodward-hospitalThe 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 EmployerThe 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 allowsMental 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.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 EnglishISMC Neurosurgical Dept Only:1 year of experience in surgery setting preferredEmergency Department Only:1 year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting preferredNZTI 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.orgby Jobble

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