Physician Assistant Certified

Foundation Stone Family of Programs; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education

401(k)

Job summary

Foundation Stone Family of Programs in Austin, TX is seeking a compassionate Physician Assistant to join our integrated behavioral health team. You’ll work with our Medical Director, psychiatrists, therapists, and nurses to deliver high-quality medical care throughout a client’s treatment journey.

This role emphasizes collaboration, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practices in residential treatment.

Qualifications

• Current Texas Physician Assistant license in good standing.
• NCCPA certification.
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical evaluations and physical examinations upon admission.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions within scope of practice.
• Develop individualized medical treatment plans.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe and manage medications under supervising physician protocols.
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms and assist with medically appropriate detoxification when indicated.
• Manage chronic medical conditions throughout treatment.
• Collaborate daily with psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, nursing staff, and case management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Educate clients and families on medications, wellness, nutrition, and preventive health.
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic medical records.
• Respond to urgent medical concerns and coordinate outside medical care when needed.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

Foundation Stone Family of Programs | Austin, TX | Full-Time

About Foundation Stone

Foundation Stone Family of Programs is a nationally recognized behavioral healthcare organization providing residential treatment for adults experiencing substance use disorders, mental health conditions, trauma, and chronic relapse. Through Foundation Stone Wellness, Legacy Texas Recovery Center, The Pearl, and The Lyndon Club & Collective, we believe healing happens through comprehensive, individualized care delivered by an exceptional multidisciplinary team.

We’re seeking a compassionate, collaborative Physician Assistant who is passionate about whole-person healthcare and wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients and their families.

Position Summary

As a Physician Assistant, you’ll work alongside our Medical Director, psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, nursing staff, and wellness professionals to provide high-quality medical care throughout a client’s treatment journey. This is an opportunity to practice medicine in an integrated behavioral health setting where collaboration, innovation, and patient outcomes are at the center of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical evaluations and physical examinations upon admission
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions within scope of practice
• Develop individualized medical treatment plans
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies
• Prescribe and manage medications under supervising physician protocols
• Monitor withdrawal symptoms and assist with medically appropriate detoxification when indicated
• Manage chronic medical conditions throughout treatment
• Collaborate daily with psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, nursing staff, and case management
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Educate clients and families on medications, wellness, nutrition, and preventive health
• Maintain timely and accurate electronic medical records
• Respond to urgent medical concerns and coordinate outside medical care when needed

Qualifications

• Current Texas Physician Assistant license in good standing
• NCCPA certification
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Passion for collaborative, patient-centered care

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following is highly valued:

• Behavioral Health
• Residential Treatment
• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine

Why Foundation Stone?

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• 401(k)
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
• Beautiful residential treatment campuses
• Opportunity to help transform lives every day

The Foundation Stone Difference

Our team believes that healing requires more than symptom management. We treat the whole person by integrating medical care, psychiatry, psychology, therapy, family systems, wellness, and real-world clinical observation to create individualized treatment plans that help clients build lasting recovery.

If you’re looking for a career where your work truly changes lives and you’re excited to practice alongside a passionate team of experts, we’d love to hear from you.