Physician Assistant - Inpatient Services

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Physician Assistant - Inpatient Services

Center Point, Texas
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About the job

Join our healthcare team as a Physician Assistant, providing primary care, diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up under physician supervision. Must be licensed in Texas and certified. Focus on patient health and work within protocols to deliver quality care.

Requirements

  • Medical history taking
  • Physical examination skills
  • Diagnosis and treatment experience
  • Follow-up and health maintenance

Qualifications

  • Physician Assistant licensure in Texas
  • ACLS or equivalent certification
  • Current BLS certification
  • Prescriptive authority
  • Accredited PA educational program

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.

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