Psychiatry Physician Assistant

4 days ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States UT Health San Antonio Full time
Job Title: Psychiatry Physician Assistant

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Physician Assistant to join our team in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio.

Job Summary:

The selected candidate will serve as a Physician Assistant in Psychiatry under the supervision of physicians and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team to provide medical care to school-aged students in the outpatient setting.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides specialty medical care in a clinical setting under the supervision of licensed physicians working through physician-approved protocols.
  • Secures and evaluates medical and behavioral health and developmental history of the patient and provides health maintenance and anticipatory guidance.
  • Evaluates patients in a clinic.
  • Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care; documents all patient/provider communication and interventions.
  • Performs basic physical assessment using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.
  • Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings obtained by history, physical screening, behavioral assessments, and in collaboration with the designated physician, implements an appropriate management plan.
  • Executes physician's orders such treatments, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as prescribed in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards.
  • Assures quality assurance standards are met by following all guidelines of physicians and clinic.
  • Instructs and counsels patients on various medical-related subjects, especially related to mental and behavioral health.
  • Provides follow-up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions of the physician.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
  • Certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Physician Assistant Licensure with the Texas Medical Board, and DEA required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experience working with children and adolescents in psychiatry.
What We Offer:

UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.



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