Physician Assistant

Wheatley; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to provide primary health care and perform selective medical services under physician direction. Responsibilities include patient diagnostics, conducting physicals, and formulating treatment plans according to established protocols. Candidates must be licensed in Texas and hold necessary certifications. This position ensures comprehensive patient care within a supportive clinic environment.

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 required.
• Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher.

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, and formulating treatment plans.
• Provides follow-up and health maintenance care of patients in accordance with protocols approved by a physician.

Education

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

Job description

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

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

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is required. Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher. Providers practicing in acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the CMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire. Prescriptive authority is required. Valid DEA numbers must be obtained within 90-days of hire.