Physician Assistant Specialty

Jobtome; Hondo (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in the United States seeks a licensed Physician Assistant to provide primary health care under the direction of specialty physicians in Hondo, New Mexico. You will perform histories, physicals, tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans while ensuring follow-up and preventive care.

Candidates should have completed an accredited PA program with at least one year of specialty training. Licensure in Texas is referenced in the posting; AHA BLS or higher and a current DEA within 90 days are

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Medical history

Diagnostic reasoning

Education

PA program completion

1 year specialty training

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.