Physician Assistant

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POSITION

SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides

primary health care and performs selective medical services under

the direction of clinic physicians. Responsible for diagnostic and

therapeutic management of patients by completing medical histories,

conducting physicals, establishing diagnosis through tests, and

formulating treatment plans. Provides follow-up and health

maintenance care of patients in accordance with protocols approved

by a physician.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Successful Completion of an educational program for

physician assistants or surgeon assistants accredited by the

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or

by that committee’s predecessor or successor entities is

required.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Certification by the National Commission on Certification

of Physician Assistants is recommended. Must be currently licensed

as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas. Must maintain

current AHA BLS or higher in accordance with Medical-Dental Staff

and UMA bylaws. Providers practicing in an acute care environment

must obtain AHA ACLS certification or advanced specialty equivalent

as defined by the UMA Credentials Committee within 90 days of hire.

Prescriptive authority is required. A valid DEA number must be

obtained within 90days of hire.