Physician Assistant Specialty

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas seeks a Physician Assistant to provide primary health care under specialty physicians. The role includes diagnostic and therapeutic management, medical histories, exams, and developing treatment plans in line with physician-approved protocols.

The position requires completion of a CAAHEP-accredited PA program and at least one year of specialty training. Texas PA licensure and ongoing BLS/DEA requirements are necessary.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by CAAHEP or its predecessors.
• 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.
• Completes medical histories and physicals, establishing diagnoses through tests and formulating treatment plans.
• Provides follow-up and health maintenance care of patients in accordance with physician-approved protocols.

Education

Physician Assistant training program

One year of 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.