Physician Assistant

United Medical Centers; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United Medical Centers is seeking a Physician Assistant in Eagle Pass, Texas, to provide high-quality outpatient care under supervision. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician's Assistant program and have an unrestricted Texas license. Experience in Family Medicine is preferred, along with CPR certification. Responsibilities include demonstrating knowledge of patient needs across all age groups, and ensuring compliance with medical regulations. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician’s Assistant Program required.
• Certification by NCCPA preferred.
• Current unrestricted Texas license needed.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services.
• Demonstrate understanding of patient’s age-specific needs.
• Ensure compliance with medical regulations and standards.

Skills

Patient care skills

Knowledge of health promotion

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant Program

NCCPA certification preferred

Current Texas State license

CPR certification

Job description

Description

Under the direction and responsible supervision of the assigned licensed physician (s)is responsible for providing high quality, comprehensive out‑patient primary medical care services to United Medical Centers Family Medicine patients under his/her medical responsibility as per the rules and regulations established by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners (Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners), protocols of the Medical Practice Act of Texas, Medical Bylaws, and clinical guidelines approved by United Medical Centers. Responsible for demonstrating the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over a life span. Must be able to identify and categorize each patient’s age‑specific group of needs, such as those for neonate, infant, pediatric adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Responsible for compliance with other requirements affecting the Medical Center, such as State/Federal regulations TJC, DSHS, HRSA and PCMH Compliance standards. (United Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.)

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited/approved Physician’s Assistant Program.
• Certification by the National commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) preferred.
• Current Unrestricted license issue by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners (Texas State Board of Physician assistant Examiners)
• CPR certification required

Experience/Training

• At least one (1) year experience in Family Medicine in an ambulatory care environment preferred, including past experience with hospital privileges and in‑patient care.
• Knowledge of basic principles of health promotion, prevention and motivation.