What are the responsibilities and job description for the APP, PA - Hendrick Urgent Care Brownwood position at Hendrick Health?
JOB SUMMARY
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The APP is responsible for providing health care to patients in the hospital or office setting. Works in consultation, cooperation, and coordination through a collaborative physician. Functions according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Physician’s Assistants in the State of Texas.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Education
- Master’s Degree
- Minimum Work Experience
- No previous experience
- Required Licenses/Certifications
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PA licensed in the state of Texas
- BLS
- Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
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Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies
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Thorough knowledge of patient triage, diagnosis, and evidenced-based care
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Knowledge in overcoming barriers from diagnosis to treatment including: financial/economic, language/culture, transportation issues
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Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising
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Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures
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Skill in problem solving
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Skill in verbal and written communication
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Skill in speaking engagements and other activities that raise awareness to diseases and disease processes
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Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures
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Ability to set priorities among multiple requests
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Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively