Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Texas Children's Medical Center • Conroe, TX

20h

About The Position

The Physician Assistant practices in an advanced role providing developmentally and age-appropriate care for children. The position also involves education, consultation, research, and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels. The PA practices independently or interdependently and manages a caseload of patients. Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Certified Physician Assistant credential through the Texas Medical Board required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Systematically collect and evaluate health assessment data and manage a caseload of patients.
• Collaborate with other healthcare disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Use effective interviewing skills to gather information from patients and families and work with them to develop plans of care.
• Identify and document patient and family learning needs, readiness to learn, and level of understanding, while incorporating family culture and belief systems.
• Communicate research findings to healthcare professionals and integrate findings into clinical practice, as demonstrated through written or oral reports.
• Maintain current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skills through literature and annual development and continuing education programs.
• Practice independently or interdependently in the Physician Assistant role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time