Physician Assistant – Spine and Orthopedic Full Time Days

Texas Health Resources • Rockwall, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Physician Assistant – Spine and Orthopedic Full Time Days
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Rockwall - 3150 Horizon Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032
Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours weekly, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Training: Must be able to attend orientation and training at the corporate office in Arlington 8am-5pm during the first 1-5 days of hire

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.

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• flex spending
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment program
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed