Physician Assistant - Abdominal Transplant & HPB Surgery

INTEGRIS Health | Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute Oklahoma City, OK

Join Oklahomas largest not-for-profit healthcare system on the campus of INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, home to the renowned Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute (NZTI). Work alongside the regions top organ transplant surgeons and a specialized intensive care team. Become part of a mission driven organization committed to partnering with people to live healthier livesand a vision to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

This specialty Physician Assistant role is a full-time position (Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends) supporting the abdominal transplant physician team at NZTI. You will help manage patients undergoing kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation, as well as those receiving care for HPB conditions. This role offers meaningful variety, blending inpatient care, clinic responsibilities, and assisting in the OR.

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The Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, routine patient care, and follow-up as directed. The Physician Assistant assists physician with procedures and serves as a liaison between the physician and the patient. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Physician Assistant responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Initiates and completes a detailed patient assessment
• Diagnoses the actual or potential health problem or need, based upon an analysis of the data collected, and plans therapeutic intervention
• Orders and initiates appropriate laboratory tests, medication, treatment, and consultation based upon an analysis of the data collected
• Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing (not involving tendons, arteries or nerves) wound care, venous and arterial blood draws, and managing simple conditions produced by infection, trauma or other disease processes
• Educates the patient regarding prescribed treatment and medications
• Maintains timely documentation of the patient's medical record

The Physician Assistant reports to the supervising physician and department management. This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.

Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.