Physician Assistant - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Nights

Company: INTEGRIS Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionINTEGRIS Health Childrens Hospital, part of Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for a Physician Assistant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In this position, you'll work night shift, 7 pm to 7 am, with our Pediatric team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.INTEGRIS Health Children's Hospital, PICUThe 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.ResponsibilitiesThe 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 recordISMC Neurosurgical Only:
  • Ensures all necessary patient tests (i.e. pre-op labs, EKG's, x-ray's, etc.) have been completed in prior to surgery
  • Assists physician(s) in surgery (i.e. wound closure, fitting of braces, post op orders, etc.)
  • Provides wound care and infection management
  • Makes rounds as requested by physician(s); completes patient discharge summaries as requestedMetro ER Only:
    • Assists in triage and initiates radiographic and laboratory studies for patients to be seen in the main Emergency Department or Minor Care
    • May examine, treat, and make disposition on patients in triage under the direct physician supervision as time allowsMental Health Only:
      • Responsible for patient assessment following therapeutic holds per state and federal regulationsThe Physician Assistant reports to the supervising physician and department managementThis 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.Qualifications
        • Requires a degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
        • Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Oklahoma
        • Requires current BLS certification
        • Must be able to communicate effectively in EnglishISMC Neurosurgical Dept Only:
          • 1 year of experience in surgery setting preferredEmergency Department Only:
            • 1 year of experience in a comprehensive emergency department setting preferredNZTI only:
              • Current ACLS certification if working with adults required in acute care environments.
              • Current PALS certification if working with children required in acute care environments.

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