Physician Assistant - Acute Care (Emergency Room)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston is seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Room Physician Assistant (AP) for Night shifts to join their dynamic emergency medicine teams at Lydon B. Johnson Hospital and Memorial Hermann Hospital (TMC). This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing high-quality care to both adult and pediatric patients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive emergency medical care, including performing medical screening assessments, diagnostics, and treatment plans in collaboration with attending physicians. Duties also include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as labs, imaging, and EKGs; performing advanced procedures; and documenting patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record. The provider will actively participate in trauma and resuscitation efforts, communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, and ensure continuity of care through appropriate referrals and follow-up planning. Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) and Faculty members are considered essential personnel and may be required to report during unexpected disasters or inclement weather events. This may involve working outside of scheduled hours, being part of a ride out team, or contributing to recovery efforts as needed.

Requirements

Current Texas Licensure as a Physician Assistant.
Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.
Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
Physician Assistant State Licensure (PA) by Texas Board of Physician Assistants required
Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C) by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required or
Clinical specialty certification determined by the department required
Master's Degree as Physician Assistant required
Bachelor's Degree as Physician Assistant with at least two years of professional experience in the role is acceptable based on terminal degree requirements at the time of graduation required
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Room experience.
Previous experience in area of clinical focus preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized training which would otherwise be performed by a physician, but which do not constitute the practice of medicine.
Conducts independent and physician supervised rounding on unit.
Performs relevant patient evaluations and assessments and provides appropriate treatment; including monitoring and ordering medications.
Coordinates, directs, and implements the patient's plan of care.
Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for co-morbidities, and provides guidance and preventative health care as needed.
Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic tests and interprets the results.
Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
Facilitates patient education relating to medical processes, medication, nutrition and health promotion or preventive health.
Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
Maintains appropriate records, and prepares chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
Responds to emergency situations.
Performs within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Awesome retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care