Physician Assistant

Napahe; Seguin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Napahe in Seguin, Texas is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide primary health care under the direction of clinic physicians. You will take medical histories, perform physicals, order tests, establish diagnoses, and formulate treatment plans, with emphasis on diagnostic and therapeutic management.

The role requires a CAEP or CAAHEP-accredited PA program, Texas PA licensure with prescriptive authority, and current AHA BLS or higher.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Texas PA license with prescriptive authority and DEA registration.
• ACLS or advanced certification within 90 days of hire is required for acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary health care and selective medical services under the direction of clinic physicians.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients by taking histories, performing physicals, ordering tests, and formulating treatment plans.
• Provides follow-up and health maintenance care according to physician-approved protocols.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

AHA BLS or higher

DEA number/registration

Education

CAAHEP-accredited PA program

Job description

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.