Physician Assistant - Same Day Clinic (Float)

Houston Methodist•Bellaire, TX

About The Position

The Physician Assistant - Same Day Clinic (Float) maintains and promotes patient health by providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative care in an outpatient primary care setting under the supervision of a licensed physician. The role may include conducting physicals, ordering tests and therapy, prescribing medications, and referring patients to specialists when appropriate. The position may practice independently under indirect physician supervision or as part of a treatment team, in accordance with Texas Board of Physician Assistants requirements and Houston Methodist policies and procedures. The Physician Assistant coordinates patient care, performs health assessments, reviews medications and test reports, develops and implements plans of care, and evaluates outcomes for a defined patient population. The role also serves as a clinical resource, supports interprofessional collaboration and patient advocacy, contributes to quality and safety initiatives, and promotes evidence-based practice and professional development. The position may require on-call availability during emergencies and travel within the Houston metropolitan area.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher.
Two years of advanced practice clinical experience.
Texas Physician Assistant state licensure.
Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) certification through NCCPA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or instructor certification from the American Heart Association.
Prescriptive authority.
DEA narcotics license within six months.
Demonstrated skills and competencies necessary to perform the assigned job safely.
English-language proficiency sufficient to perform essential job functions, particularly those affecting patient or employee safety and security.
Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers.
Critical-thinking and clinical-judgment skills to work autonomously within applicable professional requirements.
Accountability for healthcare outcomes and ability to use therapeutic communication.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, including prioritizing multiple tasks and role components.
Judgment in interactions with physicians, the interprofessional care team, patients, and families.
Proficient time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of advanced practice clinical experience in primary care, family medicine, or outpatient internal medicine.

Responsibilities

Coordinate timely patient care under physician supervision, prioritizing care according to patients’ needs, abilities, and preferences.
Collaborate with interprofessional team members to manage and coordinate patient care, and respond promptly to patient questions and issues triaged by clinical staff.
Perform diagnosis and treatment under physician supervision and according to practice guidelines, protocols, or standing orders.
Conduct health assessments, identify normal and abnormal health characteristics, review medications and test reports, develop care plans, initiate interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
Assist the interprofessional healthcare team in developing and implementing patient-safety protocols.
Contribute to professional practice standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, and lead improvements in patient-safety processes.
Document care accurately in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding, and support clinic workflow efficiency and financial targets.
Serve as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient and family advocate.
Identify colleagues’ development opportunities, provide coaching, and support professional growth and effective communication.
Promote healthy workplace relationships, balanced workloads, positive behaviors, peer accountability, and employee and patient satisfaction.
Integrate current research into practice, participate in research and evidence-based activities, and identify practice-change and performance-improvement opportunities.
Provide professional education through activities such as research, presentations, and publications; expand clinical knowledge and coach staff.
Complete and update the My Development Plan and ensure career discussions occur with appropriate management.