About this position
Job Description
Job Description
A premier private practice neurosurgery group in the Houston area is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA). The practice is well established and does 100% elective cases.
This position will function as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician.
The PA will work in multiple settings including inpatient, outpatient, operating room and clinic.
No ER or trauma call and light weekend call once every six weeks.
Responsibilities:
- Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and post operative care, under the supervision of a physician
- Provide support to the supervising physician in the operating room as a surgical assistant as a first assist
- Demonstrate leadership as a clinical resource
- Participate in rounding independently or with surgeon
- Coordinate and manage patient care as assigned by supervising physician
- Respond timely to patient questions/issues that arise as triaged by clinical staff
- Perform delegated tasks as assigned by the supervising physician
- Accurately document all patient encounters and communication in the electronic health record
Qualifications:
- PA experience is a plus but not required, new graduates welcome to apply.
- Experience in a surgical specialty preferred but not required (i.e. Neurosurgery, Spine, Orthopedics, General Surgery)
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English
- Bilingual - Spanish a plus
- Ability to exercise judgement in interactions with physicians, care team, patients, and families
- Demonstrate proficient time management skills
Education/Licensing Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- Graduate from Accredited Physician Assistant Program by NCCPA
- NCCPA Certification
- BLS/ALS Certification
- Licensed and credentialed by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants
- Prescriptive authority privileges through the State of Texas
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure
- Healthcare benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401K w/ 3% Safe Harbor
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parking
- Paid Malpractice
- Stipend for CMEs
Location and commute
Houston, TX .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3049069534.