Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Urology

University Health; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a Physician Assistant to provide primary health care under the direction of specialty physicians. The role includes taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering tests, establishing diagnoses, and formulating treatment plans to manage patient care.

The ideal candidate has completed an accredited PA or surgeon assistant program and has at least one year of training in the specialty, with Texas licensure and current BLS.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PA/Surgeon Assistant program is required.
• One year of training in the appropriate specialty is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary health care under the direction of specialty physicians.
• Completes medical histories and conducts physicals.
• Establishes diagnoses through tests and formulates treatment plans.
• Provides follow-up and health maintenance care per physician-approved protocols.

Skills

Diagnostic and therapeutic management

Medical histories & physicals

Treatment planning

Education

CAAHEP-accredited PA/Surgeon Assistant program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of specialty physicians. Responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients by completing medical histories, conducting physicals, establishing diagnosis through tests, and formulating treatment plans. Provides follow-up and health maintenance care of patients in accordance with protocols approved by a physician.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Successful Completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by that committee's predecessor or successor entities is required. One year of training in the appropriate specialty is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is recommended. Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff and UMA bylaws. Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90-days of hire.