APP, PA

About This Role

Provide healthcare services to patients in either a hospital or office setting. Work in collaboration with a physician, adhering to established standards and practices for Physician's Assistants in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to patients in the hospital or office setting
• Work in consultation, cooperation, and coordination through a collaborative physician
• Function according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Physician’s Assistants in the State of Texas

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• PA licensed in the state of Texas
• BLS
• Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies
• Thorough knowledge of patient triage, diagnosis, and evidenced-based care
• Knowledge in overcoming barriers from diagnosis to treatment including: financial/economic, language/culture, transportation issues
• Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising
• Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures
• Skill in problem solving
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill in speaking engagements and other activities that raise awareness to diseases and disease processes
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• No previous experience