Physician Assistant: Compassionate Primary Care

HealthTexas; Helotes (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthTexas is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care under physician supervision, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and develop care plans while ensuring HIPAA compliance. You will interpret lab results, order tests, administer vaccines and medications, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and staff to support a high-quality patient experience.

This role requires PA program graduation, NCCPA certification, Texas license, and DEA license or

Qualifications

• Knowledge of healthcare law and code of ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of electronic health records.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to assess and diagnose medical conditions.
• Ability to provide primary care and health maintenance.
• Ability to order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays.
• In-depth knowledge of medications and their uses and side effects.
• Competency in performing minor medical procedures.
• Ability to provide patient education and counseling.
• Familiarity with community health resources and referrals.
• Must have specific manage care experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Formulates a working diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
• Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications; prepares prescription orders.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention; recommends community resources.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions; provides patient education.
• Assists physicians by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders.
• Occasionally facilitates HTMG Foot Care clinic and Saturday clinic.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Healthcare ethics

Interpersonal skills

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Medical assessment

Primary care

Labs & imaging interpretation

Pharmacology knowledge

Minor procedures

Patient education

Community resources referrals

Managed care experience

Education

PA program graduate

NCCPA certification

Texas PA license (TMB)

DEA license

Job description

HealthTexas is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care under physician supervision, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and develop care plans while ensuring HIPAA compliance. You will interpret lab results, order tests, administer vaccines and medications, document findings, and collaborate with physicians and staff to support a high-quality patient experience.

This role requires PA program graduation, NCCPA certification, Texas license, and DEA license or