Physician Assistant​/ObGyn​/Texas​/Locum Tenens​/Advanced Practice Provider

Position: Physician Assistant / ObGyn / Texas / Locum Tenens / Advanced Practice Provider
Major/Essential Functions

Provides quality patient care in relation to the patient's prescribed diagnosis, treatment, age group, development and other identified needs. See patients in the clinics assigned and report findings and test results to attending physician; including genetic testing. Documents in EMR for billing and coding and ensures billing compliance
Assesses health status by performing the medical history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment
Reviews the finding of the history and physical, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, plan for further diagnosis and therapeutic management as outlined in collaboration with the attending physician
Schedules consultations, diagnostic tests or procedures, future appointments for patients in coordination with the attending physician. Provide onsite consults at UMC as needed
Provides health education to the patient and his/her family
Participates in formal and informal instruction of nursing students, medical students, residents, professional nurses, and other health professionals
Contributes to research efforts of department/section by: (1) identifying clinical problems amenable to research methods, and (2) collaborating in research projects. Applies pertinent research to clinical practice
Provides prenatal and postnatal care including, but not limited to, maternal/fetal health. Collaborates with other health care providers for management and referral of high risk pregnancies
Performs a variety of gynecological services, including annual well-woman exams, pap tests, and testing for sexually transmitted infections
Provides contraceptive counseling and management, treatment for vaginal infections and sexually transmitted infections, as well as pregnancy testing, options, counseling and preconception counseling
Orders and interprets diagnostic and anatomical tests
Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.
Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP?s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from a Physician Assistant's training program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association
Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Texas or ability to transfer licensee to Texas
Certification as a Physician Assistant as evidenced by passing the examinations given by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants OR Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a nurse practitioner from an approved certification program recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
Current R.N. license as approved by the Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer license to Texas. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an approved certification program as recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing or ability to transfer certification to Texas

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Familiar with EMR
One year full scope of practice experience

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Health Care Professional