Physician Assistant - Alamo Heights

Join to apply for the Physician Assistant - Alamo Heights 10K Sign on Bonus role at Health Texas Primary Care Doctors. The Physician Assistant is responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, interpreting laboratory results, and developing and implementing patient care plans. Additionally, you will ensure that patient records, test results, and other confidential documents are properly maintained in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

In this role, you will provide direct patient care and support to our medical team by examining and treating patients under the direction of a licensed physician. In addition, you will be responsible for contributing to the growth and success of Health Texas while upholding our Mission, Vision and Values.

Culture and Values Expectations

At Health Texas, we believe that our workplace culture is the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environment where every Associate feels valued, empowered and motivated to reach their full potential. Our culture is the driving force behind our mission “to deliver quality and compassionate care with outstanding service, every patient, every time”.

As a Physician Assistant at Health Texas we expect you to embody and promote our Values and defined behavioral expectations.

• Integrity:
  Do the right thing, the right way, every time. Be honest and uphold commitments and responsibilities, earn the trust and respect of the team and those we serve, and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Compassion:
  Treat everyone with respect and dignity. Foster an environment of inclusivity and well-being, practice patience and empathy, and assume positive intent.
• Synergy:
  Collaborate to improve outcomes. Invite and explore new opportunities, promote effective communication and teamwork, take pride in yourself, your work and Health Texas.
• Stewardship:
  Use resources responsibly and efficiently. Implement effective strategies to attain goals, achieve maximum productivity and results, and seek continuous knowledge and improvement.

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Formulates a working diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications. Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
• Assists physicians by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders.
• Occasionally required to facilitate the HTMG Foot Care clinic (various locations) as well as provide rotating services to the Saturday clinic.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the HTMG Core Values and Mission.
• Maintains established HTMG policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care administration trends and practices.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent…