Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant (RPA) works in collaboration with the Interventional Radiologists to provide Comprehensive Care for patients.

The Physician Assistant is responsible for the following tasks : pre-assessment, intervention, and evaluation; completing history and physical exams, ordering diagnostic studies, interpreting test results, performing radiological procedures under imaging guidance, providing oral and written communication with referring physicians and other clinical staff, developing and implementing patient treatment plans all under the guidelines set forth in the policies and procedures and Bylaws of South Texas Health System (STHS).

As a clinical leader for the Interventional Radiology program, the PA is involved in process improvement projects and is an educational resource for patients, families, and staff.

Potentially, the PA will play a vital role in the community outreach programs for disseminating information for new and advanced radiological technologies that are available for service.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. The job requires at least 12 months of clinical experience and expertise within the radiology department.

2. The Radiology Physician Assistant should be a role model nursing professional through conduct, communication, leadership, ethical decision making and problem-solving skills.

The PA will maintain current BLS, ACLS, and PALS training.

3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE :

The Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant should have the following :

1. Must have and maintain current BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Certifications must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

2. Must achieve master’s as a physician assistant in radiology.

3. A current license from the Texas Medical Board to practice as a Physician Assistant.

4. Preferably with National accreditation certification in the area of specialty.

5. No physical and / or mental impairment which prevents him or her from exercising the granted privileges

6. An agreement with a physician(s) currently appointed to the medical staff of the hospital to supervise the PA’s practice in the hospital

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

$20K Sign-On Bonus Available

We are looking for ambitious and energetic leaders to join our team at Momentum Spine and Joint - North Dallas as a full-time, Physician Assistant .

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Responsibilities :

• Provide medical services to patients, inclusive of all functions necessary to provide medical care under the direction of the physician
• Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), identifies normal / abnormal health characteristics, develops plan of care, initiates appropriate interventions, and evaluates care outcomes on defined patient populations(s)
• Performs delegated functions under physician supervision, such as differential diagnosis, use of prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines, protocols, and / or standing orders.

Accepts accountability for outcomes in health care

• Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgement to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act. Collaborates with the Physician and healthcare team members to manage / coordinate patient care
• Record accurate consultation data in patients' records
• Charting in the patient's medical record is routinely to be completed on the same day as the patient's visit
• Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings / reports
• Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualized patient care
• Contribute to the practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the high standards of patient care and service delivery
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the practice
• Follow all internal policies and procedures; be accountable for completion of all operational tasks according to departmental guidelines to ensure appropriate clinical processing / documentation
• See patients in a timely and efficient manner, stay reasonably on time for scheduled appointments in practice throughout the day, unless exceptional circumstances occur
• Maintains current licensure and credentials. Remains current in practice
• Responds and comply to requests for information including sending faxes and e-mails
• Report statistics as required
• Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance to policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements
• Follows all safety rules on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the work place
• Travels as necessary to other facilities
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements :

• Recognized by the Texas Medical Board as a Physician Assistant (PA)
• Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas
• BLS, ACLS
• Must have reliable transportation for traveling

Benefits Offered :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays

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Physician Assistant Opportunity

Orthopaedic Surgery

OrthoLoneStar dba Texas Orthopaedic Associates has a Physician Assistant position open to work with a highly-skilled, Fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon in Dallas, Texas.

Position Details :

• Full-time Monday through Friday, however, hours will be flexible
• Surgical / Clinical position
• See patients in the clinic and perform inpatient consults / follow-ups
• Plan treatment and document using electronic health records systems
• Competitive Salary, plus comprehensive benefits package including CME, 401(k), and malpractice

Requirements Needed to Apply :

• Active Texas License
• Strong Communication and People skills
• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program
• Prior spine or orthopaedic experience preferred, but not required

Improving The Health Of The People In The Communities We Serve

Cardiovascular Physician Assistant

DALLAS, TEXAS

Texas Health Physicians Group is pleased to announce a full time opening for a Cardiovascular Physician Assistant with critical and acute care experience to join a team of leading diagnostic and interventional and non-interventional Cardiologists in Dallas, Texas.

This is a great opportunity to work closely with board certified physicians who have a reputation for excellence in diagnosing and providing innovative treatments for cardiovascular diseases.

Position Details :

• Full time- 40 hours per week.
• Assist with hospital rounding including ICU Rounding and clinical management of cardiology patients
• Electronic Medical Records
• Assess new consults in the clinic and hospital admissions
• Nuclear, Stress Tests, Echocardiogram all on site
• Take pride in offering a multidimensional approach to cardiac and peripheral vascular therapies
• Competitive Salary, plus comprehensive benefits package including CME Malpractice and 401K

Requirements Needed to Apply :

• Active Texas license
• Physician Assistant Board Certification and Experience
• Acute and Critical Care experience
• Degree in PA studies from an approved physician assistant program
• 1-3 years of Cardiology experience required
• BILINGUAL, ENGLISH SPANISH REQUIRED

Job Description

The Clinic is located near Methodist Hospital in Dallas with easy access to all major highways. It opened its doors in April 2008.

All the employees are bilingual, and all the management team and the owners are Catholic. We offer services for the whole family, including general medicine for adults and children, gynecology, management of chronic illnesses as diabetes and hypertension, small medical emergencies, small surgery, laboratory tests, school physicals and much more.

The clinic has modern and comfortable installations. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a thriving Catholic Medical practice in the heart of Dallas.

This medical practice is experiencing a tremendous increase in patient volume on a daily basis. The Clinic is known for its family oriented, easy going, and harmonious working environment.

The clinic functions very effectively with streamlined patient flow and a high degree of patient satisfaction. If you are looking for medical service that services primarily a Hispanic population in a friendly and compassionate environment, you will find none better.

Position Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will provide care to adult and pediatric patients. Will work with an excellent team of practitioners.

Work hours are full time or part time, day shift Monday through Friday There is no on-call responsibility.

Position Requirements (PA)

1. Must hold a current PA-C certification.

2. Must have a Bachelor's degree in a medically related science.

3. Must be bilingual (Spanish / English).

Position Requirements (NP)

1. Completion of a Master's Degree or higher in nursing is required.

2. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification is required.

3. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced coursework and

clinical education beyond that required.

4. Medical Spanish Preferred or bilingual if possible

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Day shift

No nights

No weekends

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Health savings account

Professional development assistance

$110, - $130, per year

Job type

Full-time