Physician Assistant

Westover Hills Womens Clinic; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility located in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to provide primary health care under the direction of clinic physicians. Responsibilities include performing medical histories, conducting physicals, and establishing diagnoses. Candidates must complete an accredited educational program for physician assistants, hold a current Texas license, and maintain necessary certifications. This role is vital for ensuring the therapeutic management and health maintenance of patients.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is recommended.
• Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing primary health care under the direction of clinic physicians.
• Completing medical histories and conducting physicals.
• Formulating treatment plans and providing follow-up care.

Education

Successful Completion of an accredited educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of clinic 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

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.

Licensure/Certification

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. Providers practicing in acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the UMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire. Prescriptive authority is required. Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90-days of hire.