Physician Assistant

UH Pavilion; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UH Pavilion in San Antonio, Texas is looking for a licensed Physician Assistant to provide primary health care and perform selective medical services under physician supervision. Responsibilities include conducting medical histories, formulating treatment plans, and providing follow-up care. Candidates must have completed an accredited educational program for physician assistants and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensure and current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in Texas.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care under physician direction.
• Conduct medical histories, physicals, and establish diagnosis.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans.

Education

Completion of accredited educational program for physician 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.