Urogynecology Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Robert B Green Campus; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert B Green Campus in San Antonio, TX seeks a Physician Assistant to provide primary health care under the direction of specialty physicians. The PA will diagnose and treat patients, perform histories and physicals, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.

Requirements include completion of an accredited PA program, one year of specialty training, and Texas licensure with current BLS and DEA credential within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the relevant accrediting body.
• 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

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

Education

PA program completion

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.