Physician Assistant: Independent Care & Collaboration

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Vincent invites applications for a Physician Assistant to provide medical and surgical services, including prescribing medications and performing advanced procedures as credentialed.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the health care team, patient assessment, and ongoing education for patients and families. The ideal candidate holds a Texas APN/PA license, with a Master’s degree in Advanced Nursing or related field and BLS CPR certification.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Current Texas State Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license or PA license.
• Advanced Nursing Degree or Master’s Degree required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR), American Heart Association.
• Experience in both clinical and management areas.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and market services effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical or surgical services to patients including prescribing medications.
• Collaborate with health care providers and operate within scope of practice.
• Assess and manage patient health problems in hospital, clinic or outpatient settings.
• Prescribe medications and therapies and perform advanced procedures as credentialed.
• Educate patients and families about preventive care and treatment plans.
• Work independently and with the health care team to optimize patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's in Advanced Nursing or related field

Texas APN/PA license

BLS CPR certification

Job description

CHRISTUS St. Vincent invites applications for a Physician Assistant to provide medical and surgical services, including prescribing medications and performing advanced procedures as credentialed.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the health care team, patient assessment, and ongoing education for patients and families. The ideal candidate holds a Texas APN/PA license, with a Master’s degree in Advanced Nursing or related field and BLS CPR certification.