Physician Assistant Specialty

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a Physician Assistant to provide primary health care and perform selective medical services under the direction of specialty physicians, including completing histories and physicals and developing treatment plans.

The role involves diagnostic and therapeutic management, follow-up care, and adherence to physician-approved protocols; Texas PA licensure and DEA active within 90 days are required.

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

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Education

CAAHEP-accredited PA 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.