Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Surgery

UTMB Health • Galveston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide patient care assistance in a clinic setting in one or more specialized areas, under the supervision of a primary care physician. Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. Elicits detailed patient histories and does complete physical examinations. Determines tentative diagnosis and orders appropriate laboratory tests. Counsels patient and family on health and disease. Sutures minor wounds, assists in surgery, apply and remove casts and traction apparatus, and perform other therapeutic procedures under supervision of a physician. May supervise other Physician's Assistants. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• No experience required
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)

Responsibilities

• Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of a physician.
• Elicits detailed patient histories and does complete physical examinations.
• Determines tentative diagnosis and orders appropriate laboratory tests.
• Counsels patient and family on health and disease.
• Sutures minor wounds, assists in surgery, apply and remove casts and traction apparatus, and perform other therapeutic procedures under supervision of a physician.
• May supervise other Physician's Assistants.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree