Nocturnist Hospitalist Physician Assistant in Dallas, Texas
Methodist Medical Group is seeking a full-time nocturnist Physician Assistant for the hospitalist group to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Position will consist of a either cross coverage or admissions, rotating responsibilities on a monthly basis while working alongside another nocturnist APP and two hospitalist physicians. Full benefits included with CME reimbursement.
Job Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program with a master's preferred
- Graduate of an approved accredited Physician Assistant program
- Recognition as an Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current Licensure by the Board of Medical Examiners to practice as a Physician Assistant
- At least two (2) years experience preferred but new graduates welcome to apply
- Must be current in CPR and ACLS certified
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough physical assessment and medical histories of hospitalized patients
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests including imaging studies and laboratory tests
- Make accurate diagnoses based on clinical findings and test results
- Develop and implement patient tailored treatment plans
- Provide patient and family education regarding their condition and treatments
- Maintain accurate medical records and follows the standard practices of documentation
- Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance
- Stay up to date on evidence-based practices relevant to hospital medicine and follow hospital-based protocols
- Provide follow-up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physicians
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Refer deviations from normal to the appropriate health care professional/practitioner
- Provide a rotating schedule of cross coverage or admissions for the hospitalist group
Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a Magnet®-designated hospital and was ranked by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2023 as one of the top 150 places to work. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas as well as the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas.
Contact:
Jasmine Ramirez, Provider Recruiter
jasmineramirez@mhd.com
