Physician Assistant-HUTTO

Next Level Urgent Care, LLC; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Level Urgent Care, LLC is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide primary and episodic care in a fast-paced urgent care setting in Texas. You will work independently and with physicians to evaluate and manage patients, order tests, and implement treatment plans.

The ideal candidate holds an ARC-PA accredited PA program degree, NCCPA certification, and Texas PA licensure with DEA and BLS. You will help ensure patient flow, safety, and protocol adherence while delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program for Physician Assistants.
• NCCPA certification (National board certification).
• DEA license with no restrictions.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and episodic care to patients following standards and protocols.
• Assist in collaborating with supervising physicians and medical staff to deliver quality care.
• Perform and interpret tests, procedures, and monitor patient progress.
• Maintain patient flow and ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Prescribe dosages and educate patients on treatments and follow-up care.

Skills

English fluency

Clinical experience

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

DEA license

BLS certification

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Provides primary and episodic care to patients – independently and in collaboration with other medical professionals – following standards and protocols set by the Chief Medical Officer and/or Supervising Physician. Functions as a member of the clinical team and maintains patient flow and maximizes the delivery of quality care to patients. Emphasize health promotion and/or disease prevention through patient education and coordination of care. Follows regulations and guidelines for writing prescriptions.

General Accountabilities:

• Assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Follow protocols which provide medical authority when such are indicated in providing care.
• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation.
• Selects, orders, and perform tests and procedures to augment physical findings.
• Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for plan of care, in collaboration with supervising physician as indicated.
• Interpret data and diagnostic results for appropriate course of action including but not limited to laboratory, radiology, EKG, etc. in collaboration with supervising physician as indicated.
• Perform duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the applicable State Board of Medicine and other such regulating bodies.
• Prescribes dosages and instructs patients in correct usage.
• Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential patient issues and situations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn computer software programs; enters and maintains accurate data and statistical information in order to consistently prepare clear and concise reports.

Requirements

Physician Assistant:

• Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program for Physician Assistants with at least 1 year of clinical experience.
• State licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• National board certification by one of the Physician Assistant certifying bodies (i.e. NCCPA).
• DEA license with no restrictions.
• Clinical experience in an emergency, urgent care or ambulatory clinic setting.
• BLS certified

Environmental and physical requirements:

• Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
• Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and Physician/Medical Providers.
• Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
• Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.