Physician Assistant Surgical (Pedi Surgery)

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Physician Assistant provides advanced surgical patient care under the supervision of a surgeon in a specialized surgical setting. Responsibilities include assessing and treating patients, performing delegated minor surgical procedures, managing pre- and post-operative care, conducting physical exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, monitoring patient progress, documenting care, educating patients, assisting with treatment planning, responding to emergencies, and supporting physicians with clinical decision-making and patient management.

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Requirements

• Proficient in the use of medical and surgical instruments and equipment required by work.
• 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
• 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

• Previous experience in a surgical specialty 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.
• Assesses patient's medical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
• Performs minor surgical procedures as delegated by the supervising physician.
• Manages pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the faculty supervising physician.
• Utilizes advanced assessment skills to anticipate complex patient problems specific to surgery while communicating information to supervising / attending physician.
• Assists in collecting patient histories.
• Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
• Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
• Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical/surgical information.
• Provides guidance and instruction to patients on preventive health care or postsurgical care.
• Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
• Enters chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
• Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• 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)
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• 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

What This Job Offers

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