Physician Assistant – Occupational Medicine | Permanent Role

• Perform comprehensive or focused physical exams and obtain medical histories to assess patients’ physical and mental health.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate lab and diagnostic tests to identify patient needs.
• Prescribe or recommend medical drug therapies, procedures, or interventions based on protocols, ensuring efficacy, safety, and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and implement evidence-based, outcomes-focused treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to care and adjust plans as necessary.
• Educate and counsel patients and their families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, nutrition, and health promotion.
• Provide guidance on drug interactions, including over-the-counter drugs, supplements, and herbal remedies.
• Maintain thorough documentation of treatment plans, progress, and outcomes.
• Refer or consult with specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice.
• Provide expert-level consultation for occupational health issues within the scope of training.

Key Success Factors:

• Strong clinical knowledge in diagnosing and treating injuries, diseases, and conditions.
• Skilled in using EHR systems and diagnostic tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to educate and guide patients in lifestyle and behavioral changes.
• Competent in developing and executing treatment plans.
• Proficient in interpreting diagnostic and laboratory test results.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Experience: Open to new graduates; less than 1 year of experience required.

Licensure & Certification:

• PA License: Must hold a current Texas PA license.
• Certification: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Must obtain within 30 days of hire or transfer.