Physician Assistant Specialty

Jobtome; Converse (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Physician Assistant or Surgeon Assistant to deliver primary health care under the direction of specialty physicians. The role involves taking medical histories, performing physicals, establishing diagnoses through tests, and formulating comprehensive treatment plans.

You will provide follow-up and preventive care following physician-approved protocols. Successful completion of an accredited PA/SA program (CAAHEP or equivalent) and one year of specialty training are required.

Qualifications

• PA/SA educational program accredited by CAAHEP or predecessor.
• One year of training in the appropriate specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care under the direction of specialty physicians.
• Complete medical histories and conduct physicals to establish diagnoses.
• Formulate treatment plans and manage diagnostic/therapeutic care.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care per physician-approved protocols.

Skills

Medical history taking

Physical examination

Diagnostic reasoning

Treatment planning

Follow-up care

Education

CAAHEP- accredited PA/Surgeon Assistant program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of specialty physicians. Responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients by completing medical histories, conducting physicals, establishing diagnosis through tests, and formulating treatment plans. Provides follow-up and health maintenance care of patients in accordance with protocols approved by a physician.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Successful Completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by that committee's predecessor or successor entities is required. One year of training in the appropriate specialty is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is recommended. Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff and UMA bylaws. Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90-days of hire.