Physician Assistant-UMCEPH Jorge Acosta

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Physician Assistant to assist physicians in all outpatient, inpatient and peri-operative care. You will perform first assist duties in surgery, order and interpret labs and imaging, educate patients and render emergency care.

Requirements include a Master's degree in PA, Texas license, NCCPA certification, current BLS, and ability to obtain an NPI number; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. One year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Valid Physician Assistant license issued by the Texas Medical Board.
• NCCPA certification (PA-C).
• Current BLS certification.
• Must have DEA, DPS numbers and ability to obtain an NPI number.
• One year of experience as PA preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in the global management of patient care in all settings (outpatient, inpatient, peri-operative).
• Perform first assist duties in surgery and participate in histories and examinations.
• Order and interpret laboratory and radiographic studies; educate and counsel patients.
• Render emergency care and facilitate patient referrals to the appropriate physician or agency.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Stress management

Clinical assessment

Education

Master's degree in PA program

Job description

Job Summary

The Physician Assistant assists the physicians in the global management of patient care in all outpatient, inpatient and peri-operative settings. Performs first assist duties in surgery, comprehensive and problem-focused histories, minor surgical procedures, diagnosis and treats illnesses and injuries, orders and interprets laboratory and radiographic studies, educates and counsels patients, renders emergency care, and facilitates patient referrals to the appropriate physician or agency.

Summary

The Physician Assistant assists the physicians in the global management of patient care in all outpatient, inpatient and peri-operative settings. Performs first assist duties in surgery, comprehensive and problem-focused histories, minor surgical procedures, diagnosis and treats illnesses and injuries, orders and interprets laboratory and radiographic studies, educates and counsels patients, renders emergency care, and facilitates patient referrals to the appropriate physician or agency.

Work Experience

One year of experience as Physician Assistant preferred

License/Registration/Certification

• Valid Physician Assistant license issued by the Texas Medical Board.
• Physician Assistant - Certified issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Must have DEA number, DPS number, and the ability to obtain an NPI number.

Education And Training

Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and positive in stressful situations.
• Effective assessment, evaluation and resolution skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.