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Physician Assistant | Nurse Practitioner, Urology Specialists of East Tennessee & Fort Sanders Regional

Covenant Health
Knoxville, TN, US
Full-time

Position Summary :

The Physician Assistant augments a physician's ability to provide patient care services by independently and interdependently scheduling, supervising, and / or conducting complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures;

independently participates in the delivery of direct patient care within the scope of individual authority granted by the Tennessee Board.

May supervise support staff.

Responsibilities

Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute / chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population.

Delivers patient care within the scope of approved privileges Obtains complete and accurate patient information in order to determine appropriate treatment plan Orders and / or administers appropriate medical tests Performs treatments quickly and efficiently while keeping patient informed Delivers care in a manner to ensure the patient's comfort during treatment Communicates effectively with patient and healthcare team Addresses health care issues appropriately according to established protocols Consistently and continually monitors the quality of care delivered

  • Develops and implements outcome based, individualized and appropriate plans for patient care. Plans, manages and coordinates patient care Provides patient and family education and counseling either directly or by referral Intervenes and diffuses situations involving agitated and confused or emotional patients and / or family members
  • Consults and coordinates with health care providers; works as a member of the team Provides assistance to the health care providers by answering questions or otherwise providing information regarding patient care Works in coordination with the health care providers and other team members to develop and appropriately implement treatment plans for patients Works with other members of the team to ensure a timely flow of patients
  • Works in coordination with management to provide quality delivery of care Participates in fulfilling the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the organization Maintains a safe and clean work environment;

reports defective or missing equipment and safety hazards Assists in disaster planning and related activities Completes chart reviews on a regular basisEnsure the Joint Commission and other regulatory standards are met as they

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