Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Urology

University Health; San Antonio (TX); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Health in Texas seeks a Physician Assistant to deliver primary health care under specialist physician supervision. You will take patient histories, perform physicals, order tests, establish diagnoses, and formulate treatment plans to manage patient care.

Responsibilities include follow-up and health maintenance per approved protocols, with required Texas PA licensure, BLS or higher, and DEA within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of PA education program accredited by relevant boards.
• One year of training in the appropriate specialty required.

Responsabilités

• Provide primary health care under the direction of specialty physicians.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic management by taking histories, conducting physicals, and establishing diagnoses with tests.
• Formulate treatment plans and provide follow-up and health maintenance care per physician-approved protocols.
• Ensure adherence to by-laws and maintain patient records accurately.

Connaissances

Patient assessment

Medical history taking

Clinical decision making

Care coordination

Formation

Physician Assistant education program

Description du poste

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.