Physician Assistant - Hill Country

Healthtexas; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthTexas Medical Group of San Antonio is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Hill Country region, based in Boerne, TX. You will obtain patient histories, perform exams, and collaborate with physicians to provide high-quality primary care services.

The role includes ordering tests, administering medications, and participating in clinic operations. Qualified candidates hold a TX PA license, NCCPA certification, and a DEA license or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; NCCPA certified.
• Current Texas PA license or eligibility; DEA license preferred/required.
• Experience providing primary care and clinical support within a team.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy practices.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.
• Review records and formulate working diagnoses and plan.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and imaging as needed.
• Administer medications and provide patient education.
• Assist physicians with patient care and documentation.
• Coordinate care across clinics and participate in rotating services.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Healthcare ethics knowledge

EHR / clinical systems literacy

Team collaboration

Assess and diagnose medical conditions

Primary care delivery

Order and interpret labs/x-rays

Minor procedures competency

Patient education

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program graduate

NCCPA certification

TX license as Physician Assistant

DEA license or eligible

Job description

Great News! HealthTexas Medical Group of San Antonio has finalized a new agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). We will continue accepting this insurance without interruption to your care, and we are now welcoming new BCBS patients! Great News! HealthTexas Medical Group of San Antonio has finalized a new agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). We will continue accepting this insurance without interruption to your care, and we are now welcoming new BCBS patients! Great News! HealthTexas Medical Group of San Antonio has finalized a new agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). We will continue accepting this insurance without interruption to your care, and we are now welcoming new BCBS patients! Great News! HealthTexas Medical Group of San Antonio has finalized a new agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS). We will continue accepting this insurance without interruption to your care, and we are now welcoming new BCBS patients!

HealthTexas is the largest private owned medical groups in San Antonio. With 18 clinics, over 400 associates and more than 65 providers, we provide quality and trusted primary care to the communities of San Antonio , Boerne , New Braunfels and Schertz . Many associates and providers are long-term employees and of those that have left our group, many want to come back!

We are the future of health care, making a difference in the lives of our patients. Our advancement of medical knowledge through clinical research, our massive expansion and our ranking as one of the best hospitals in South Texas have created a critical need for the best, highly qualified individuals to join our team.

HealthTexas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

HealthTexas is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace, with a nicotine-free hiring policy. Nicotine includes all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco and electronic cigarettes.

In order to be qualified for employment, candidates must successfully completed a background investigation and comply with HealthTexas’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

Open Positions

Position:Physician Assistant - Hill Country

Location: Boerne, TX

Job Id:907

# of Openings:1

In addition, you will be responsible for contributing to the growth and success of HealthTexas while upholding our Mission, Vision and Values.

Culture and Values Expectations

At HealthTexas, we believe that our workplace culture is the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environment where every Associate feels valued, empowered and motivated to reach their full potential. Our culture is the driving force behind our mission “to deliver quality and compassionate care with outstanding service, every patient, every time”. As a Physician Assistant at HealthTexas we expect you to embody and promote our Values and defined behavioral expectations.

• Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time.
  • Be honest and uphold commitments and responsibilities, earn the trust and respect of the team and those we serve, and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Compassion: Treat everyone with respect and dignity.
  • Foster an environment of inclusivity and well-being, practice patience and empathy, and assume positive intent.
• Synergy: Collaborate to improve outcomes.
  • Invite and explore new opportunities, promote effective communication and teamwork, take pride in yourself, your work and HealthTexas.
• Stewardship: Use resources responsibly and efficiently.
  • Implement effective strategies to attain goals, achieve maximum productivity and results, and seek continuous knowledge and improvement.
• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records.
• 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 utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications. Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• 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 required to facilitate the HTMG Foot Care clinic (various locations) as well as provide rotating services to the 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.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the HTMG Core Values and Mission.
• Maintains established HTMG policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care administration trends and practices.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the HTMG Code of Ethics.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the medical group's sole discretion.
• Performs other related work as required.

Experience

• Knowledge of healthcare law and code of ethics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of clinical systems, such as electronic health records
• Ability to work collaboratively 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, including 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

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physician Assistant program, certification through NCCPA, and a current license through the Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board.
• Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Work Hours, Travel Requirements

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and as needed to complete projects.
• Travel to medical offices may be necessary for the purpose of providing benefit education.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.