PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Legent Health; Plano (TX); Vor Ort; USD 125.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Legent Health is seeking a Physician Assistant in Plano, TX to deliver inpatient health care under physician supervision. The role centers on inpatient consults, rounding, and OR assistance during regular hours, with optional weekend call compensated separately.

The position requires completion of an approved PA program, state certification, and ongoing CME; experience with a wide patient age range is expected. Legent Health emphasizes respectful, service-driven, leadership-oriented care.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training.
• Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.
• State accreditation based on certifying exam.
• Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification exam every six years.
• Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Aufgaben

• Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis and helps develop a plan of care and treatment.
• Administers and orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as suturing and wound care, medical management, and assisting in the operating room.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
• Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
• Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.

Kenntnisse

Inpatient care

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

PA program (baccalaureate) 4-year

PA program (2-year) + undergrad

CME requirement 100 hours/2 years

Jobbeschreibung

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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Administration Full Time Plano, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2085

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

About Legent Health

At Legent Health, our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:

• Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
• Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
• Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide health care services to inpatients under the direction of a physician. PA's are academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine but time-consuming tasks that physicians usually do and are accountable for their own actions and accountable to their supervising physicians. The position will mainly involve seeing inpatient consults, rounding, and assisting in the operating room during regular business hours. If time permits, the PA will be asked to help with tasks in clinic during regular business hours. Hospital weekend call will be optional and be compensated in addition to the salary.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis and helps develop a plan of care and treatment.
• Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs, CTs, blood work, and interprets test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as suturing and wound care, medical management of the patient, and assisting in the operating room.
• Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
• Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
• Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;
• Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.
• State accreditation based on certifying exam.
• Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.
• Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.