Physician Assistant Specialty

Jobtome; Universal City (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks a physician assistant to provide primary health care under physician supervision in Texas. Responsibilities include taking medical histories, performing physical exams, selecting tests, establishing diagnoses, and formulating treatment plans in accordance with physician-approved protocols.

Qualified candidates will have completed an accredited PA program, at least one year of specialty training, and Texas PA licensure with current BLS; a DEA registration within 90 days of hire is

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by CAAHEP or predecessor.
• One year of training in the appropriate specialty.
• Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in Texas; DEA number within 90 days of hire; current BLS or higher.
• Certification by NCCPA is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care and selective medical services under physician direction.
• Complete medical histories and conduct physicals.
• Establish diagnoses through tests and formulate treatment plans.
• Provide follow-up and health maintenance care according to physician-approved protocols.

Education

Physician Assistant program (accredited)

One 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.