Physician Assistant-UMCEPH Jorge Acosta

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Physician Assistant to assist physicians in all outpatient, inpatient and peri-operative patient care. The role includes first assist duties in surgery, comprehensive histories, minor procedures, and ordering labs and imaging.

The PA will educate patients, provide emergency care, and facilitate referrals. Requirements include a Texas PA license, NCCPA certification, BLS, and ability to obtain an NPI number; a Master's from an accredited PA

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited PA program.
• 1 year of experience as Physician Assistant preferred.
• Texas PA license.
• NCCPA certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• DEA, DPS numbers and ability to obtain an NPI number.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in patient care across outpatient, inpatient and peri-operative settings.
• Perform first assist duties in surgery and perform histories, physical exams, and diagnoses.
• Order and interpret laboratory and radiographic studies.
• Educate and counsel patients; provide emergency care.
• Facilitate patient referrals to appropriate physicians or agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Assessment skills

English reading comprehension

Education

Master's degree in PA studies

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department UMCEPH Jorge Acosta
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days - 8AM to 5 PM

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

• 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.

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