Surgical Physician Assistant
1 month ago
At UT Health Science Center, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. As a Physician Assistant Surgical, you'll play a vital role in providing advanced medical care to patients in a surgical setting. Your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees, generous time off, and a range of employee discounts. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being and help you build a fulfilling career.
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
- Generous time off, including holidays, preventative leave day, and vacation and sick time
- Employee discounts on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, and more
- Free financial and legal counseling, mental health services, and wellness programs
- Resources for child and elder care
Position Summary:
Provides advanced medical care to patients in a surgical setting, under the direction of a surgeon.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducts complex patient care procedures, requiring experience and specialized training
- Assesses patient medical complaints and provides appropriate treatment
- Performs minor surgical procedures, as delegated by the supervising physician
- Manages pre-operative and post-operative patients, in coordination with the faculty supervising physician
- Utilizes advanced assessment skills to anticipate complex patient problems, specific to surgery
- Assists in collecting patient histories and performing physical examinations
- Orders laboratory tests and interprets laboratory data
- Monitors treatment programs and informs attending physicians of pertinent medical/surgical information
- Provides guidance and instruction to patients on preventive health care and postsurgical care
- Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions
- Enters chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician
- Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment
- Responds to emergency situations
Certification/Skills:
Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant
Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or specialty required by department
Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
Minimum Education:
Master's degree as Physician Assistant.
Bachelor's degree as Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation.
Minimum Experience:
None; previous experience in a surgical specialty preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.
215Veteran Information:
Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0904, 0963, 1976, 46Y1C, 46Y1H, 66B, 66C, 4A0X1, 46YX, 65D, 230X, PHA10, 42GX, 66P, 66R, 290X.
For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.#NPPA123
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