Use critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physician Assistants.
Demonstrate the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform orthopedic spine assessments, treatments, and procedures.
Use therapeutic communication to establish strong relationships with patients, families, and the interprofessional care team to collaborate on comprehensive plans of care.
Accept accountability for healthcare outcomes, exercising sound judgment in all clinical interactions.
Effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and positive language principles.
Manage multiple tasks efficiently, demonstrating strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Maintain sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language to safely perform all essential job functions impacting patient or employee safety.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: $130,000 - $150,000, highly dependent on experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current State Licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation).
Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) designation from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Instructor certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Instructor certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Controlled Substance Registration/Narcotics License from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
A minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred, but open to entry-level/new graduate Physician Assistants with a strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills.
Schedule and Travel
Hours: Monday - Friday day shift.
Call Requirements: Favorable schedule featuring no after-hours call work (note: employees may still be required to be on-call during community emergencies, such as natural disasters or severe weather events).
Travel: May require travel within and occasionally outside the Houston Metropolitan area.
