Physician Assistant Specialty

University Health; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Seguin, Texas, is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide primary health care and selective medical services under physician supervision. You will manage patient histories, physicals, diagnoses, and treatment plans, with follow-up care aligned to physician-approved protocols.

The position requires completion of an accredited PA/Surgeon Assistant program and at least one year of specialty training, with Texas PA licensure and current BLS certification recommended.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PA/Surgeon Assistant program.
• Minimum one year training in the relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Establish diagnoses through tests and clinical evaluation.
• Formulate and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care per approved protocols.

Education

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.