Physician Assistant

Parallel ENT & Allergy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ear Institute of Texas in San Antonio is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to deliver medical care under physician supervision. The role involves taking histories, conducting exams, diagnosing illnesses, and developing treatment plans, with opportunities to prescribe meds and assist in surgeries.

Prerequisites include a Master’s in PA studies, PA license in Delaware, and active NCCPA certification. BLS is required, ACLS optional, and travel within-state may be involved.

Qualifications

• Master’s in physician assistant studies from an accredited program.
• Physician Assistant license for the State of Delaware.
• State of Delaware and Federal Narcotics Licenses.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (required) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (optional)
• Active NCCPA certification and recertification when applicable
• Highschool diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Perform in-office medical evaluation and management, pre-operative and post-operative care, history, and physical examinations for patients with emergent, acute, and chronic medical concerns
• Perform appropriate medical evaluation, formulation of care plans, necessary or applicable non-invasive in-office procedures, education of patients, and follow-up appointments
• Take weekday, weekend, and Holiday call for the practice
• Document clinical encounters closing office visits and telephone encounters
• Route medical office charts to supervising physicians
• Assist physicians directly in the clinic by evaluating and treating physician-scheduled patients independently or side-by-side
• Manage electronic in-basket inquiries and email including, but not limited to patient phone calls, patient inquiries, laboratory and diagnostic test results, staff messages, carbon-copied medical charts, and other general duties

Education

Master’s in physician assistant studies from an accredited program

Physician Assistant license for the State of Delaware

State of Delaware and Federal Narcotics Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Active NCCPA certification

Highschool diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Ear Institute of Texas - 18518 Hardy Oak Blvd. - San Antonio, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare professional who provides medical care under the supervision of a physician. Key responsibilities include taking patient histories, conducting physical exams, diagnosing illnesses, and developing treatment plans. PAs also prescribe medications, assist in surgeries, and provide patient education. Strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a healthcare team are essential for success in this role.

Essential functions

• Perform in-office medical evaluation and management, pre-operative and post-operative care, history, and physical examinations for patients with emergent, acute, and chronic medical concerns
• Perform appropriate medical evaluation, formulation of care plans, necessary or applicable non-invasive in-office procedures, education of patients, and follow-up appointments
• Take weekday, weekend, and Holiday call for the practice
• Document clinical encounters closing office visits and telephone encounters
• Route medical office charts to supervising physicians
• Assist physicians directly in the clinic by evaluating and treating physician-scheduled patients independently or side-by-side
• Manage electronic in-basket inquiries and email including, but not limited to patient phone calls, patient inquiries, laboratory and diagnostic test results, staff messages, carbon-copied medical charts, and other general duties

Competencies

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service and computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, personable demeanor
• Detail oriented

Physical demands

Must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to or more than 25 pounds. Frequent sitting with occasional standing and walking. Utilization of hand and finger dexterity for computer work and the viewing of a computer screen for the majority of the day.

Travel required

In-state multi clinic travel may be required.

Required education and experience

• Master’s in physician assistant studies from an accredited program
• Physician Assistant license for the State of Delaware
• State of Delaware and Federal Narcotics Licenses
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (required) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (optional)
• Active NCCPA certification and re-certification when applicable
• Highschool diploma or GED

Preferred education and experience

• Previous experience as a Physician Assistant preferred