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.
Responsibilities This opportunity is full-time, offers full benefits and a flexible schedule. There is opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested! Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once available only in major metropolitan areas. We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery. Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center. Benefits available for our Registered Nurse (RN) include: Tuition Assistance Career Development opportunities Flexible Scheduling HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug plan 401K with company match and discounted stock plan Pet Insurance SoFI Student Loan Refinancing Program More information is available on our
Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable Texas laws and regulations governing Physician Assistants and Texoma Medical Center's clinical polices, procedures, and standards of care. Physician Assistant (PA)
Job Requirements:
Current RN licensure in the State of Texas, or compact required, BSN preferred. Master's degree from accredited Physicians Assistant program. Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in a clinical and/or hospital setting preferred. Three (3) years of experience as a licensed Physician Assistant preferred. Current Texas Physician Assistant license in good standing; current PA-C certification through the NCCPA, required for initial Texas licensure and preferred for continued practice. Current DEA registration if prescribing controlled substances is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS certification required. Healthcare Provider courses will be provided during new hire orientation or upon transfer and must be completed prior to working in a clinical setting. Two years experience in acute care specialty nursing. Comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; performing specialty-appropriate procedures. Prescribing and managing medication. Providing patient, family, and team communication. Maintaining accurate and timely documentation; managing time and priorities in a fast-paced clinical setting; demonstrating critical thinking and clinical judgment; educating patients; responding appropriately in emergencies; and applying knowledge of medical standards, disease prevention, pharmacology, infection control, patient safety, healthcare regulations, EHR systems, and HIPAA requirements. Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams; build rapport with diverse patient populations; manage multiple priorities with attention to detail; maintain confidentiality and professional judgment; adapt to changing clinical situations; work independently within scope while coordinating with supervising physicians; and perform the physical demands of patient care, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting. 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.