Physician Assistant -(Orthopedic)- Houston, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts: 7 am to 5 pm
Responsibilities:
The specific responsibilities of the Physician Assistant encompass but are not limited to the following:
- Performs medical examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up, consultations and health education appropriate for the patient's age and situation.
- Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charges, ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation.
- Orders, obtains and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Designs, orders and documents appropriate treatment plans/plans of care including prescriptions of medications based on a comprehensive review of HPI and diagnostic results.
- Communicates plan of care with appropriate providers including the collaborative physician, the primary care provider, the referring provider, the nursing staff, and the case manager.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from a Physician Assistant educational program approved by the Texas State Board of Licensing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Texas is required.
- Current State of Texas licensure as a Physician Assistant required.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K and incentives