Physician Assistant, Acute Care - Pediatric Neurosurgery
About The Position
The Acute Care Physician Assistant joins the Pediatric Neurosurgery team to deliver advanced, patient-centered care to children with complex neurosurgical conditions. In this full-time, onsite role, the PA collaborates with pediatric neurosurgeons and a multidisciplinary care team to evaluate patients, manage treatment plans, coordinate care across inpatient and outpatient settings, and support patients and their families. The position is based in an academic medical environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. The PA provides advanced medical care to patients with complex acute, critical, and/or chronic health conditions in a clinic or hospital setting, under physician direction. The PA performs specialized patient-care procedures within the scope of licensure and certification, supports care planning and treatment, and maintains records for physician review and countersignature. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.
Requirements
- Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) credential from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Physician Assistant state licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Department-determined clinical specialty certification.
- Master's degree as a Physician Assistant; 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.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
- Must permanently reside and work in Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the area of clinical focus is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct complex, standardized patient-care procedures that require experience and specialized training and do not constitute the practice of medicine.
- Conduct independent and physician-supervised rounding on the unit.
- Evaluate and assess patients, provide appropriate treatment, and monitor and order medications.
- Coordinate, direct, and implement the patient's plan of care.
- Collect patient histories, screen for comorbidities, and provide guidance and preventive health care as needed.
- Perform physical examinations and provide episodic or problem-oriented care under physician supervision.
- Order appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic tests and interpret results.
- Monitor patient treatment and inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
- Educate patients about medical processes, medications, nutrition, health promotion, and preventive care.
- Assist physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
- Maintain appropriate records and prepare chart documentation for physician review and countersignature.
- Prepare and care for supplies and equipment.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Perform within the scope of practice prescribed by licensure and certification.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
- Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling around 37–38 days per year.
- Additional vacation accrual with longer 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.
- Child and elder care resources.
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Job Type
Full-time
