Completion of an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
Certification by the NCCPA
Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board
No prior experience required
Current students or recent graduates eligible to apply, contingent on licensure.
Responsibilities
Provide patient services under physician supervision
Elicit detailed patient histories and conduct physical examinations
Determine tentative diagnoses and order laboratory tests
Perform fluoroscopic diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive procedures
Assist with nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures
Monitor ongoing imaging studies, especially under anesthesia
Supervise other Physician's Assistants and manage their schedules
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a specialized clinic setting
Hands-on experience with advanced diagnostic procedures
Collaboration with radiology residents and trainees
Potential for role evolution with program growth
Supportive environment for recent graduates and students
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
To provide patient care assistance in a clinic setting in one or more specialized areas, under the supervision of a primary care physician.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. • Elicits detailed patient histories and does complete physical examinations. • Determines tentative diagnosis and orders appropriate laboratory tests. • Performs fluoroscopic diagnostic imaging or minimally invasive procedures • Assists with nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures or theranostic plans • Performs lumbar punctures • Remind patients about procedures and answer questions on procedures. • Protocols imaging studies. • Monitor on-going imaging studies (especially those under anesthesia) under supervision of faculty. • Interact with/ share or perform procedures with radiology residents and other trainees • Dictate drafts of reports for the attending physicians • May supervise other Physician's Assistants and prepare the schedule for the Physician's Assistants. • Adheres to internal controls established for department. • Performs related duties as required. • Role may evolve with the growth of the program.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standard medical and surgical instruments. Standard hospital, clinical and/or surgical environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications: • Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) • No experience required
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required: • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) • Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)
Current students who have not yet completed their physician assistant program or recent graduates who have not yet obtained their NCCPA certification or TPAB/TMB physician assistant license are eligible to apply for this position. However, official employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an accredited physician assistant program, NCCPA certification and TPAB/TMB physician assistant licensure.
