Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PRN) – San Antonio, TX

Summary

The Division of Emergency Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine has an opening for a PRN Advance Practice Provider position at CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio.

Serving as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community, CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio is a world-class children’s hospital – both inside and out. In February 2013, CHRISTUS Children’s finalized an agreement with Baylor College of Medicine, ranked as the #6 medical school by U.S. News & World Report in 2020-21. Baylor College of Medicine recruits, employs, and oversees physicians at the children’s hospital.

Baylor College of Medicine (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, healthcare, and community service. BCM is currently associated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates.

Job Duties

Responsibilities include working under the direction of a physician in the applicable area of specialization, provides health care services within scope of practice:

• Performs initial and periodic medical history, physical examinations, and mental status exams.
• Records findings of exam to be reviewed and co-signed by attending physician.
• Orders and interprets laboratory and radiographic studies under attending physician.
• Obtains appropriate body fluid samples for culture & sensitivity specimen(s) when indicated.
• Write order(s) to alter medication(s) subject to view by attending physician.
• Performs a wide range of surgical and/or medical procedures such as wound care/laceration repair, incision and drainage of abscesses, lumbar puncture, bedside use of ultrasound and others.
• Provides counseling to patient(s) and relative(s) on various physical and mental problems.
• Documents all patient encounters, records observations, interventions, and actions in a medically appropriate manner on the patient’s medical record.
• Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize task completion.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Attends, participates, and contributes to group/practice meetings and development of policies and procedures when requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
• Experience Required: None required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Current certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Background working with children with chronic illness, and knowledge of long-term medications and drug interactions
• Strong physical assessment and diagnostic skills as well as experience in patient and family education and coordination of care; and