Physician Assistant - Primary Care Innovator (San Antonio)

Healthtexas; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthTexas Medical Group of San Antonio is hiring a Physician Assistant for our San Antonio, TX clinics. The PA will obtain medical histories, perform physicals, diagnose, order tests, prescribe medications, and provide patient education. Travel to covering offices and Saturday clinic rotation may be required.

qualifications include graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, Texas licensure, and DEA license. Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• 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 care management experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Healthcare law knowledge

Interpersonal skills

EHR systems

Team collaboration

Diagnosing conditions

Primary care

Labs and imaging interpretation

Pharmacology knowledge

Minor procedures

Patient education

Community resources referrals

Care management

Education

PA program graduate

NCCPA certification

Texas license

DEA license

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

HealthTexas Medical Group of San Antonio is hiring a Physician Assistant for our San Antonio, TX clinics. The PA will obtain medical histories, perform physicals, diagnose, order tests, prescribe medications, and provide patient education. Travel to covering offices and Saturday clinic rotation may be required.

qualifications include graduation from an accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, Texas licensure, and DEA license. Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.