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The Center for Child and Family Psychiatry, PC
Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$119,339 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physician Assistant, a vital role dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care across diverse medical settings. As a key member of the healthcare team, you will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive assessments, diagnose conditions, and implement effective treatment plans. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in acute, primary, and specialty care environments, ensuring patients receive timely and compassionate care. We are committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a vibrant, energetic work atmosphere that values innovation and teamwork. Duties Conduct thorough patient assessments including physical examinations, vital signs, intake evaluations, and medical history reviews using EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner. Prescribe medications and administer injections in accordance with HIPAA regulations and DEA guidelines, ensuring safe drug enforcement and documentation. Perform diagnostic evaluations including interpretation of laboratory tests, radiology reports, EKGs, and other diagnostic procedures like cardiac catheterization or spinal taps. Manage acute and chronic conditions across various specialties such as emergency medicine, critical care, geriatrics, pediatrics, infectious disease care, and hospice & palliative medicine. Assist in procedures such as suturing, intubation, ventilator management, catheterization, tube feeding placement, phlebotomy, and aseptic techniques within hospital or outpatient settings. Collaborate with healthcare professionals on discharge planning, post-acute care coordination, research initiatives including clinical trials or clinical research projects, and data collection efforts. Participate in triage processes in urgent care or emergency room environments to prioritize patient needs efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient safety. Requirements Valid Physician Assistant license with current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Demonstrated experience in hospital medicine or emergency medicine settings; Level I or Level II trauma center experience is highly preferred. Proficiency with EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with