Physician Assistant

3 months ago

Houston, United States Texas Multi-Specialty Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Great Work Environment
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
Job SummaryWe are seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Gastroenterology team As a Physician Assistant, you will provide scheduled patient services under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician in both a hospital and clinic setting. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication with a physician's approval. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities 
  • Performs relevant patient assessments and physical examinations
  • Coordinates, directs, and implements patient’s plan of care
  • Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs
  • Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost
  • Makes medical recommendations and/or referrals
  • Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in partnership with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate
  • Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
  • Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes
  • Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise
  • Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training
  • Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural, etc.)
  • May be required to perform patient care duties beyond regular schedule based on coverage needs of the department
Qualifications
  • Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
  • Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
  • EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
Requirements
  • 1 Outpatient clinic day per week
  • 1 weekend call per month

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