Advanced Practice PA — Primary Care Leader

Houston Methodist; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Physician Assistant for Primary Care to maintain and promote patient health under physician supervision. The role includes diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care, with potential to conduct physicals, order tests, prescribe medications, and refer to specialists in an outpatient primary care setting.

The APP will work under the indirect supervision of a licensed physician, may perform autonomously within policy, and requires current

Qualifications

• Two years of advanced practice clinical experience
• Two years of advanced practice clinical experience in primary care, family medicine, or outpatient internal medicine preferred
• Licensed PA in TX and NCCPA certification required per state regs
• Prescriptive authority and DEA license within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative care to primary care patients
• Order tests and therapies as appropriate and refer to specialists
• Practice under physician supervision in outpatient primary care setting
• Possess strong clinical judgment and patient communication skills

Skills

Advanced practice experience

Primary care exposure

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Physician Assistant for Primary Care to maintain and promote patient health under physician supervision. The role includes diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care, with potential to conduct physicals, order tests, prescribe medications, and refer to specialists in an outpatient primary care setting.

The APP will work under the indirect supervision of a licensed physician, may perform autonomously within policy, and requires current