Physician Assistant PRN – (GI) Gastrointestinal

Texas Health Resources; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in Plano, Texas is seeking a PRN Physician Assistant for the GI department. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree from an AMA accredited program and at least 3 years of PA experience, with a preference for GI exposure. Key responsibilities include performing history and physicals, documenting in EHR, and collaborating in patient care. The role offers flexible working hours as needed for coverage on various days, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 3 years of PA experience preferred; 1 year of GI experience preferred.
• Active Texas PA license required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform history & physicals and write delegated physician orders.
• Participate actively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Document actions and assessments in the EHR.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Clinical procedures

Education

Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant program

Job description

Physician Assistant, PRN – GI

Work Location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, Texas, 75096

Work Hours: PRN, all days (as needed varies) to cover PTO and high census. Could be weekdays and/or weekends. 10‑hour shifts.

GI Department Highlights

• Working with a multi‑disciplinary team
• The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population
• The potential for high job satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from making a difference in patients’ lives
• Growing Advanced GI Service Line

Education and Experience

Education: Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant program – required.

Experience: 3 years of PA experience preferred; 1 year of GI experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Active Texas PA license – required upon hire.
• ACLS – required within 90 days.
• BCLS – required prior to independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• Other NCCPA credentials – preferred upon hire.
• Any other required credentials must be credentialed by Medical Staff Services upon hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform history & physicals and write delegated physician orders, including medications, plans for procedures and discharge.
• Actively participate with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate communication and planning; rounds on patients; communicate effectively with delegating physicians, physician consultants, and other members of the care team.
• Document actions, assessments, progress notes and plans in the EHR utilizing approved protocols, order sets, and navigators as appropriate, including medication reconciliation.
• Contribute to positive patient experience through effective patient communication and focus on coordination and communication with the multidisciplinary care team; work with varied Patient Experience Teams providing feedback and ideas.
• Meet/performance regulatory requirements, NPSGs, clinical and other KPIs, safety standards; analyze performance; demonstrate fiscally sound decisions.
• Perform clinical procedures authorized by the physician within scope of training and medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations.