APP- PA - Urgent Care - Brownwood

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood seeks a Physician Assistant to provide patient care within hospital or office settings, collaborating with physicians and the health care team. The role emphasizes triage, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment while adhering to Texas medical standards.

Candidates should hold a Texas PA license, a Master’s degree, and BLS certification, with strong communication and organizational abilities to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Texas PA license and BLS certification.
• Master’s degree required with clinical focus.
• Strong knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies.
• Proven ability in patient triage, diagnosis, and evidence-based care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patients and staff.

Skills

Texas PA license

BLS certified

Clinical skills

Communication

Triage & diagnosis

Policy interpretation

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

The APP is responsible for providing health care to patients in the hospital or office setting. Works in consultation, cooperation, and coordination through a collaborative physician. Functions according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Physician’s Assistants in the State of Texas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree

Required Licenses/Certifications

• PA licensed in the state of Texas
• BLS

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies
• Thorough knowledge of patient triage, diagnosis, and evidenced-based care
• Knowledge in overcoming barriers from diagnosis to treatment including: financial/economic, language/culture, transportation issues
• Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising
• Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures
• Skill in problem solving
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill in speaking engagements and other activities that raise awareness to diseases and disease processes
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively