Summary
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ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY
Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education / Training and requirements of the job:
Earned a Physician Assistant diploma or degree from a college or university.
Currently licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Physician Assistant
Takes after hours on-call phone duties with support of physician.
Participates in rotation for weekend rounding on hospital patients.
Participates in rotation for after-hour clinic.
Workplace Experience:
One year of medical office or hospital experience preferred.
Equipment and Skills Training:
Competent in the use of standard medical office/hospital equipment and medical supplies including computers with appropriate EMR/HER, medical software, facsimile machines, copying machines and telephones.
Physical Environment:
Orthopedic practice office and hospital.
Physical Effort:
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, sit at a desk and communicate, in English, both verbally and in written form.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating medical histories
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results
Interprets and correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential diagnosis and establish a working diagnosis
Develops pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans, monitors effectiveness of plan and makes modifications.
Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals
Educates, counsels, and assists patients and families regarding current health problems, health maintenance activities and preventive behaviors
Maintains and reviews patients' records, charts, and other pertinent information accurately and efficiently
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
Provides services in the operating room during surgical procedures and as a member of the surgical team, assists as needed.
Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized patient plan of care
Provides a friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; keeping patient information confidential by abiding by all HIPAA rules and regulations