Physician Assistant

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting on day one of employment

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through community partners

Shift differential, weekend differential, and weekend option pay programs for qualified positions

Support through employee resource groups

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Relocation assistance for qualified positions

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center in Burnet, Texas, is seeking a qualified clinical professional to perform examinations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing patient care. The role requires a Master's degree and may involve multi-state licensure based on specialization.

The successful candidate will enjoy benefits such as medical coverage, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement, with a commitment to quality improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• May require clinical license, certification, or training.
• Licensure and certification per CCHMC delineation of privileges.
• Multi-state licensure may be required based on subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations for patients.
• Formulate, document, and monitor treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with laws and policies.
• Advocate for pediatric patients and families.
• Participate in quality improvement and professional development activities.

Education

Masters degree in a related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations for patients in the specialty area, assess and diagnose acute and chronic conditions.
• Formulate, document, and monitor treatment plans, including ordering laboratory, radiologic, and diagnostic tests.
• Provide clinical consultation and order interdisciplinary consults.
• Prescribe medications in accordance with federal and state law, rules, and CCHMC policy.
• Maintain competency in subspecialty practice, skills, and procedures per Joint Commission standards for focused and ongoing professional practice evaluation.
• Develop measurable outcomes and prioritize individualized care plans, involving the patient/family/caregiver when appropriate.
• Formulate interventions based on risks, benefits, costs, evidence, and expert knowledge; incorporate new knowledge into practice when outcomes are not achieved.
• Document and update outcomes, goals, and plan of care.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, lifelong learning, and professional development activities.
• Serve as preceptor, role model, and mentor, and contribute to peer professional development.
• Advocate for pediatric patients and families; participate in leadership roles, committees, or professional organizations.
• Maintain care management competency: promote self-management, patient and family-centered care, and cost-effective care.
• Delegate appropriate monitoring, assessment, and interventions; provide consultation to enhance care delivery.
• Make referrals, discuss recommendations, and provide diagnostic and laboratory results with patients and families.
• Use systematic evaluation of data and outcomes to refine diagnoses, interventions, and care plans; recommend system or policy changes when needed.

Qualifications

Masters degree in a related field; may require clinical license, certification, or training; licensure and certification per CCHMC delination of privileges; multi-state licensure may be required based on subspecialty.

Benefits

• Medical coverage starting on day one of employment
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through community partners
• Shift differential, weekend differential, and weekend option pay programs for qualified positions
• Support through employee resource groups
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance for qualified positions

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.