Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to work 1 day a week, and one Saturday a month. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of various health conditions. This role requires a compassionate approach to patient care and the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a dynamic environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities/ Duties

• 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.
• Conduct PAP smears and breast exams on female patients.

Requirements

• 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.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required in both English and Spanish.
• Bilingual preferred.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Join our team as a Physician Assistant where you can make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community!

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Experience:

• EMR systems: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• PA-C (Required)
• Physician Assistant License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Frisco, TX 75034 (Required)

Work Location: In person