Physician Assistant – Spine and Orthopedic Full Time Days

Texas Health•Rockwall, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall has proudly served the growing communities of Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, and surrounding counties for over 15 years. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care close to home, delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare for neighbors, friends, and families. Our 105-bed acute-care hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services, including a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, updated labor and delivery suites, cardiac catheterization lab, interventional radiology suite, expanded surgery suites, and enhanced emergency and intensive care areas. Our campus also houses a Women's Imaging and Breast Center, bariatric clinic, ambulatory surgery center, and various physician practices to meet diverse community health needs. Texas Health Rockwall has earned a prestigious CMS Five-Star Rating, reflecting our commitment to patient safety, satisfaction, and exceptional clinical outcomes. We are also proud to hold the ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designation, recognizing our dedication to creating a supportive and empowering workplace for our staff. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA accredited physician assistant program required
PA - Physician Assistant current State of Texas PA license required upon hire
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 90 days of hire
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care required and maintained quarterly
Must be credentialed by Medical Staff Services required upon hire
Knowledge of computer documentation; good keyboard skills; working knowledge of the care and management of the patient in the setting

Nice To Haves

3 years of Physician Assistant experience preferred
1 year of experience in Spine and Orthopedic services strongly preferred
NCCPA preferred

Responsibilities

Performs H&Ps and writes delegated physician orders including medications, addresses elements of core measures, plans for procedures and discharge.
Actively participates with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate communication and planning; rounds on patients; communicates effectively with delegating physicians, physician consultants and other members of the care team.
Documents actions, assessments, progress notes and plans in the EHR utilizing approved protocols, order sets and navigators as appropriate; addresses medication reconciliation.
Contributes to positive patient experience through effective patient communication and focus on coordination and communication with the multidisciplinary care team; works with varied Patient Experience Teams providing feedback and ideas.
Meets/performs regulatory requirements, NPSGs, clinical and other KPls, safety standards; analyzes performance; demonstrates fiscally sound decisions.
Performs clinical procedures authorized by the physician within scope of training and medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations.