Physician Assistant - SSLC
About The Position
The Physician Assistant provides health care to an assigned group of people living at the Abilene State Supported Living Center, which serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be medically fragile or have behavioral problems. The role includes conducting physicals and medical examinations, diagnosing and treating conditions, developing and documenting plans of care, counseling individuals, and prescribing medication when appropriate. The Physician Assistant provides preventive care, orders and interprets laboratory tests, and refers individuals to specialists or hospitals as needed. The role also includes treatment for HHS employees injured in the course and scope of employment. The Physician Assistant works under the supervision of the Medical Director and/or other supervising physicians, with general supervision and moderate latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. The position requires communication and coordination with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members. Work may include on-call duty, rotating or extended shifts, overtime, and weekend or holiday coverage. Telework is not eligible.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program with a degree as a Physician Assistant.
- Experience working with a treatment team.
- Experience with polypharmacy.
- Texas Physician Assistant license.
- Practice under the supervision of one or more supervising physicians.
- A prescriptive delegation agreement with supervising physician(s) if prescribing drugs.
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificates.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) and enrollment as a Medicaid and Medicare Part B provider.
- Knowledge of general medicine methods and procedures, individualized care and treatment planning, and medical jurisprudence.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, ICF/IID standards, Council on Quality and Leadership certification requirements, and HHSC policies and procedures.
- Skill in patient care and treatment and in using medical diagnostic and treatment tools and equipment.
- Ability to examine, diagnose, and treat physical or mental disorders; interpret laboratory analyses and x-rays; and prepare and supervise case histories and medical records.
- Ability to evaluate patients and coordinate effective treatment with interdisciplinary personnel.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Must pass applicable fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug, and registry checks.
- Must be willing to work weekends and holidays; overtime, extended hours, and flexible work hours may be required.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Males aged 18–25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
- State Supported Living Center employees are subject to random drug testing.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical services, diagnosis, and treatment to an assigned caseload under physician supervision.
- Conduct daily assessments, physicals, and medical examinations; assess injuries and develop documented plans of care.
- Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care.
- Order laboratory tests, analyze results, and refer individuals to hospitals or specialists as needed.
- Conduct rounds and review infirmary, hospitalized, and on-call patients to assess their treatment status.
- Review medical diagnoses and treatment plans for Individual Service Plans, including identified medical risks, health status, and needed supports.
- Prescribe medications as necessary and, when prescribing, practice under an applicable prescriptive delegation agreement.
- Prepare accurate and timely medical documentation, including annual summaries, pre- and post-procedural histories and physicals, specialty consultation documentation, restraint documentation, and acute and chronic care records.
- Communicate and coordinate with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Provide treatment to HHS employees injured in the course and scope of employment.
- Attend work regularly, follow assigned shift schedules, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage as required.
- Participate in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities when needed.
- Maintain required Medical Education hours.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Generous time off benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
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Job Type
Full-time
