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6 Feb

Full-Time Physician Assistant – Fort Worth, Texas

Dr Darren Lackan/Diabetes and Thyroid Center of Fort Worth – Posted by mmiracle Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Job Description

APN/PAs are authorized to provide the medical functions described below. This list is not intended as exhaustive description of the APN/PA’s practice but rather illustrative of the types of medical functions the APN/PA will perform and shall be in addition to any functions the APN/PA is authorized to perform under his/her professional license. 1) Establishing medical diagnosis(es), establishing a history and physical exam, and determining a plan of care for short-term health problems, chronic stable health problems and/or exacerbation of chronic health problems of established patients. 2) Ordering and interpreting routine diagnostic studies, to include but not limited to: blood chemistries, culture and sensitivities, liver function tests, drug levels, CBC, thyroid function tests, pulmonary function tests, routine chest x-rays, and pulse-oximetry, etc. 3) Performing, but not limited to the following therapeutic and corrective measures: diabetic treatment plans, diabetic education, diet management, insulin dosing management, saline suppression tests, evaluating for pheochromocytomas, IV insertion, etc. 4) Prescribing medications, if applicable, and only if Appendix A is attached. 5) In collaboration with supervising physician referring patients to appropriate health care provider for purpose of chronic management or consultation as deemed necessary by APN/PA. For example, psychiatric or psychological consultations, Physical Therapy (PT) & Occupational Therapy (OT) evaluations, nutritional consultations, etc. 6) When acute health problems of a complex nature are identified by the APN/PA based on the clinical judgment and experience, immediate physician consultation with physician will be made. 7) APN/PAs may provide call coverage during non-office hours as assigned and will adhere to same policy as outlines herein. 8) Delivering and documenting all aspects of patient care according to standards set forth by Darren Lackan MD PA. 9) Patient education, counseling, and preventive health screening

How to Apply

Applicants must have a Texas license or equivalent to start immediately. Email Mark at mmiracle@emedltd.com

Job Categories: Endocrinology and Physician Assistant. Job Types: Full-Time.

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