Physician Assistant - Operating Room

Texas Children's Medical Center • Austin, TX

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the Texas Medical Board required.
• Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Operating Room experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Systematically collect and evaluate health assessment data and manage a caseload of patients.
• Collaborate effectively with other healthcare disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Interview patients and/or families to elicit information and collaborate with them in developing a plan of care.
• Identify and document patient and family learning needs, readiness to learn, and level of understanding, 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