Physician Assistant - Inpatient Services
@ University HealthPhysician Assistant - Inpatient Services
About the job
Our healthcare team provides preventive and ongoing care in various settings. We seek RNs with advanced practice skills, licensure, and certification, including prescriptive authority, to deliver high-quality patient care.
Requirements
- Three years nursing experience
- Prescriptive authority
- Current Texas RN license
- Certification by national nursing body
Qualifications
- Master's degree in nursing preferred
- Participating Medicare provider or eligible
- Valid DEA number within 90 days
- Current AHA BLS or higher
Full job description
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
In collaboration and consultation with physicians and other health care professionals, the physician assistant provides evidence-based, quality, compassionate and holistic care to inpatients and their families
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Successful Completion of an educational program for physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by that committee’s predecessor or successor entities is required. One year of training in the appropriate specialty is preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is recommended. Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas. Must maintain current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff and UMA bylaws. Valid DEA number must be obtained within 90-days of hire.