Physician Assistant Job (PA)

My client is a leader in cancer care. They are an internationally known organization with great benefits, 401k, and many attractive incentive plans. The company has a great work environment, and employees with this organization strive to gain longevity with the company. My client is located in Houston, Texas blocks away from beautiful neighborhood communities. We are looking for extraordinary Physician Assistant with a love for patient care to become apart of their health system.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The PA will be responsible for providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services, as delegated by a physician. Working as members of the health care team, they take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x rays, and make diagnoses. They also treat minor injuries, by suturing, splinting, and casting. PAs record progress notes, instruct and counsel patients, and order or carry out therapy. In 48 States and the District of Columbia, physician assistants may prescribe medications. PAs also may have managerial duties. Some order medical supplies or equipment and supervise technicians and assistants.

Clinical Research
Collaborates with the medical staff, research nurses, and other health professionals to complete research initiatives.  Occasionally performs chart and film reviews to provide information to the research nurse for input into research documentation.
 

Working Conditions
Work hours can be longer and without a break for eating or resting depending upon patient needs. Most work is performed standing.  May involve lifting, moving, or shifting of objects or patients weighing in excess of 200 pounds. May be required to dictate letters to referring physicians by keying medical records dictation number and codes onto telephone/computer keyboard and speaking into a hand held telephone receiver or voice activated computer system. Patient Care Environment, with increased exposure to infectious diseases, carcinogens, and radiation.

EDUCATION:

Required: Master's Degree in Nursing. May be waived for applicants who obtained recognition as a Physician Assistant from the Texas State Board of Nursing.
 

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Three (3) years clinical nursing.