Job Description
Qualifications
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Responsibilities
These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic
Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem focused physical examinations and medical histories
Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs
Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost
Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks
Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate
Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes
Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise
Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training
Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician
May provide care to a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant (PA) Primary Care is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who effectively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.
These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.
• Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
• Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May provide care to a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Physician Assistants (PA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas
Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Physician Assistants (PA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Responsibilities
These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic
Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem focused physical examinations and medical histories
Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs
Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost
Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks
Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate
Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care
Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion
Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies
Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes
Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise
Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training
Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician
May provide care to a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health
Job description
JOB SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant (PA) Primary Care is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who effectively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.
These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.
• Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
• Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May provide care to a panel of patients in a team based model focusing on acute and chronic illness management, as well as population health.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Physician Assistants (PA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Physician Assistant Primary Care position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Georgetown offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.