Physician Assistant Podiatry

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a qualified Physician Assistant to provide medical and surgical services, perform exams, prescribe medications, and participate in care plans within hospital and clinic settings.

The role requires a Texas PA license, a Master’s degree, CPR certification, and 2–3 years of experience; strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are essential, with a focus on quality patient care and collaboration with the medical staff.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience preferred
• Current Texas State PA license
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) and related credentials
• Experience in both clinical and management areas is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide medical or surgical services to patients; document data and perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures
• Order and schedule necessary studies and consultations
• Prescribe medications and therapies as needed
• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute, chronic, and preventive health issues
• Educate patients and families about care plans and medications
• Collaborate with health care team and participate in care coordination
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records consistent with standards

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Description

Summary

The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing medical or surgical services to patients; collecting and documenting date, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ordering and scheduling necessary studies and professional consultations; and providing direct patient care services to include prescribing medications and other therapies as needed.

Responsibilities

• When collaborating with other health care providers, the advanced practice clinician shall be accountable for knowledge of the statutes and rules relating to Physician Assistant practice and function within the boundaries of the appropriate Physician Assistant category

• The Physician Assistant shall practice within the advanced specialty and role appropriate to his/her Physician Assistant educational preparation

• The Physician Assistant acts independently and/or in collaboration with the health team in the observation, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, rehabilitation, care, counsel and health teachings of persons who are ill, injured or informed of experiencing changes in normal health processes, and in the promotion and maintenance of health or prevention of illness

• When providing medical aspects of care, Physician Assistants shall utilize mechanisms which provide authority for that care

• These mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, protocols or other written authorization

• Assess and manage patient health problems including actual and potential conditions within the hospital, clinic or outpatient setting

• Effectively identify, evaluate and address disease prevention/health promotion issues of the population in practice while administering quality patient care

• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and long-term healthcare issues

• Plan, implement and evaluate health care treatments

• Obtain history and physical examinations on patients of all appropriate age groups per scope of practice

• Assess and interpret laboratory and radiological findings

• Utilize critical thinking skills to individualize patient care in order to manage illnesses, promote well-being, and foster rehabilitative/disease preventive lifestyle choices

• Prescribe medications and supportive therapies to help maintain health

• Perform advanced procedures as verified and approved per credentialing committee

• Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, medical issues and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications

• Work in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration and/or referral

• Synthesize new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops and professional literature

• Teach other healthcare professionals in the classroom, clinical area and/or community about practice, techniques and procedures which are unique to that specific clinical setting

• Participate in basic science and clinical research projects

• Prepare statistical reports and analyses to document progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions

• Maintain legible, accurate and confidential medical records

• This includes documenting all medical evaluations diagnosis, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, referrals and consultations consistent with governing boards such as NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance), JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations), federal and state regulatory standards

Requirements

Experience

• 2 -3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current Texas State PA license

• Master's Degree required

• Certification in Basic Life Support (CPR), American Heart Association.

• Experience in the specialty area preferred.

• Experience in both clinical and management areas.

• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and market services effectively.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong team-oriented approach and interdepartmental collaboration-based principles.

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time