Job Summary:

Performs direct patient care in the ambulatory clinic setting under the supervision of a physician. Demonstrates Competency in the

Following Areas:

• Performs and documents physical examinations on all patients, neonate through the geriatric population.
• Obtains and documents patients' medical histories.
• Assesses and documents patient and/or family's psychosocial issues.
• Performs and/or orders diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/tests.
• Explains all tests/procedures to patient/family including any pre-testing requirements.
• Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate a diagnosis.
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic test results.
• Formulates diagnoses and treats illnesses within scope of practice.
• Formulates and implements patient treatment plans within the PA's scope of practice.
• Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate within scope of practice.
• Provides counseling/education for patients and families on preventive healthcare.
• Always defers to the physician with difficult cases or when a case is out of the scope of practice for a physician's assistant.
• Orders, prescribes dispenses and administers drugs and medical devices within scope of practice. (See individual state laws)
• Able to manage patients on ventilators; endotracheal tubes, nasogastric tubes; performs venipuncture, venous cutdown, inserts central venous lines, arterial punctures; administers parenteral fluids, blood/blood products; performs wound care, suturing, cast application and removal; performs lumbar punctures and other procedures.
• Able to perform minor surgical procedures.
• Writes progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervising physician, nurses, office/clinic staff.
• Maintains a good working relationship within the organization.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Participates in clinical research studies when appropriate.
• Attends all office/clinic and medical staff meetings as appropriate to the organization's rules and regulations.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, etc.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant Program.
• NCCPA Certified.
• Licensed in the State of Texas as a physician's assistant.
• Registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if applicable.
• Current

BLS, ACLS, PALS

certifications.

• Current liability coverage.
• Must complete 100 hours of CME every two (2) years and take the recertification exam every ten (10) years.
• Must be supervised by a physician.
• Must have ED Experience
• Scope of practice is related directly to the PA's supervising physician and individual state laws.

Work Location:

In person