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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
- Provide Primary and Family evidenced-based care inclusive of accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning for our patients.
- Provide administrative duties to include but not limited to opening/closing the clinic, inventory, patient follow up, verifying insurance and collecting payment, maintaining a clean environment.
- Be responsible for handling patient appointments and performing routine examinations to ensure positive patient health outcomes.
- Perform duties including speaking with patients about healthy lifestyle choices, completing diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat patients for injuries or illnesses and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to maintain a comprehensive plan of care.
- Encourage patients to become active participants in their own healthcare and well-being through services such as health screenings, behavioral health and wellness, chronic condition management. Skills
- Candidates must have prior primary care or urgent care experience.
- Include screenshot of BLS and license (BLS from ARC or AHA is required).
- All MinuteClinic positions are safety sensitive.
- Candidate questionnaire must be included on resume.
- Completion of Physician Assistant program with current National Board Certification and State of Employment license to practice.
- A minimum of 1 year of recent Primary Care experience as a PA in either a family medicine or primary care practice.
- Working knowledge and understanding of quality measurement in the management of chronic disease conditions.
- Self-motivated, prioritizes and solves problems, takes initiative, and advocates for their patients and their practice.
- Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Initiative, problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility.
- Ability to work remotely in a clinical care team culture.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously.
- Is proficient with information management and technology.
- Willingness to obtain multi-state licensures.
- Capacity to collaborate with professional colleagues frequently to ensure quality patient care. Education
- Completion of a: Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (or other health-related Masters Degree in conjunction with Bachelors of Science in Physician Assistant Studies) with current National Board Certification and State of Employment license to practice in the role required.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance