Physician Assistant Surgical (Pedi Surgery)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

Provides advanced medical and surgical patient care in one or more specialized surgical areas under the direction and supervision of a surgeon. The role involves assessing and treating patients, performing delegated minor surgical procedures, coordinating pre- and post-operative care, conducting examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, monitoring patient progress, documenting care, educating patients, assisting physicians with treatment decisions, and responding to emergencies. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Requirements

Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
Clinical specialty certification determined by the department is required.
A master’s degree as a Physician Assistant is required. A bachelor’s degree as a 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.
Proficiency using the medical and surgical instruments and equipment required for the work.
Follow required safety training and engineering and administrative controls, including personal protective equipment, when work involves biohazardous, chemical, or radiological materials or associated equipment.
Must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a surgical specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex, standardized patient care procedures that require experience and specialized training and that would otherwise be performed by a physician, without constituting the practice of medicine.
Assess patients’ medical complaints and provide appropriate treatment.
Perform minor surgical procedures delegated by the supervising physician.
Manage pre-operative and post-operative patients in coordination with the faculty supervising physician.
Use advanced assessment skills to anticipate complex surgery-specific patient problems and communicate information to the supervising or attending physician.
Assist in collecting patient histories.
Perform physical examinations and provide episodic or problem-oriented care under physician supervision.
Order appropriate laboratory tests and interpret laboratory data, including blood and urine samples.
Monitor patients’ treatment programs and inform the attending physician of pertinent medical and surgical information.
Guide and instruct patients on preventive health care and post-surgical care.
Assist physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
Enter chart documentation for physician review and countersignature.
Prepare and care for supplies and equipment.
Respond to emergency situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Manage departmental Human Resources activities related to recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Approximately 37–38 days per year of time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time.
Additional vacation accrual with length of service.
Monthly longevity 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.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.