Physician Assistant
@ University HealthPhysician Assistant
About the job
Join our healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner, delivering preventive and ongoing care for diverse patient groups. Requires licensure, experience, and certification. Preferred master's degree.
Requirements
- Three years nursing experience
- Two years advanced practice
- Licensed as RN in Texas
- Prescriptive authority
Qualifications
- Current Texas RN license
- AHA BLS certification
- National nursing certification
- Medicare provider eligibility
Full job description
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides primary health care and performs selective medical services under the direction of clinic physicians. Responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients by completing medical histories, conducting physicals, establishing diagnosis through tests, and formulating treatment plans. Provides follow-up and health maintenance care of patients in accordance with protocols approved by a physician.
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.
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. Providers practicing in an acute care environment must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent as defined by the UMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire. Prescriptive authority is required. A valid DEA number must be obtained within 90days of hire.