Physician Assistant, ObGyn, OR First Assist

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is looking for a Physician Assistant to join their team at Clements University Hospital (CUH). This PA will serve as an OR first assistant for C-sections and assist with postpartum rounding. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Scheduled Hours are Monday – Friday daytime hrs. No nights, weekends, or call. There is a separate advanced practice provider incentive plan.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Graduate of a Master's degree or higher Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician (ARC-PA) accredited Physician Assistant program
• Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Upon Hire
• Phy Assistant - Certified Licensed by the Texas Physician Assistant Board Upon Hire
• Current applicable American Heart Association Life Support certification(s) based on UT Southwestern policy for Advanced Practice Providers Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• 1 year relevant clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents comprehensive initial and ongoing physical examinations based on age and diagnosis, including psychological status.
• Synthesizes data and utilizes evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate the patient plan of care, including ordering and interpreting laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic studies/results.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical/procedural skills, as appropriate and based on specialty and training.
• Provides relevant management, referrals, counseling, and education to patients, families, and caregivers related to current care and preventive health measures.
• Facilitates/participates in quality related initiatives and/or clinical research protocols through planned group processes, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings, to improve clinical and system practice performance.
• Collaborates in research projects and protocols; and routinely applies evidence based best practices to patient care
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level