Physician Assistant Primary Care

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• Flexible
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with a 4‑day workweek option (10‑hour shifts)
• Manageable Patient Volume: 12–18 patients per day, ages 6 months and older
• Collaborative Team:
  Family Medicine providers, including APPs and physicians
• Strong Pediatric Support:
  Dedicated pediatrician, additional pediatrician joining soon, pediatric APP starting next month
• Ideal Candidate:
  Team‑oriented, self‑motivated, flexible, committed to patient‑centered care
• Experience Preferred:
  Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
• Culture‑Focused Practice:
  Values‑driven team that prioritizes collaboration, compassion, high‑quality care

The Physician Assistant (PA) Primary Care is a licensed, non‑physician provider who renders direct patient care, possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems. The advanced practice provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.

• Assesses physical and mental condition of patients through comprehensive or problem‑focused examinations and histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and healthcare needs.
• Prescribes medication therapies and performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols and policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes‑based treatment plans based on evidence‑based medicine and professional practice guidelines in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.
• Evaluates patient response to healthcare provided and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of health conditions, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Mentals:
  Maintains appropriate records, initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice or expertise.
• Provides consultation‑level services for conditions related to the provider’s specialty and training.
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising physician.
• May serve a panel of patients in a team‑based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management and population health.

• Knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation of injuries, diseases, and physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem‑solving skills.
• Computer and related software application skills.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes‑based treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Texas.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
• Certification/License/Registration:
  Current Texas PA license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate within 30 days of hire, and NCCPA certification.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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