Physician Assistant - Direct Care & Team-Based Medicine

Health & Human Services Comm; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Health & Human Services Comm. in Harlingen, TX seeks a Physician Assistant for the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). The PA will provide medical care, perform physicals, order labs, and manage treatment plans for residents under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications with delegated authority, documenting care, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Applicants must be licensed in Texas with DEA registration and complete background checks as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in Texas.
• Current DEA registration.
• Ability to work under supervision of physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services and treatments to residents per medical plan.
• Conduct physicals, order labs, and coordinate care with the healthcare team.
• Prescribe medications with delegated authority.
• Document care accurately and maintain patient records.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Clinical judgment

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Physician Assistant degree

DEA registration

TX licensure/NPI requirements

Job description

Health & Human Services Comm. in Harlingen, TX seeks a Physician Assistant for the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). The PA will provide medical care, perform physicals, order labs, and manage treatment plans for residents under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include prescribing medications with delegated authority, documenting care, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Applicants must be licensed in Texas with DEA registration and complete background checks as required.