Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology H&N Surgery
Location: Houston Texas
Description: UT Health Science Center at Houston is currently seeking to employ Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology H&N Surgery right now, this job will be placed in Texas. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. "Where Creating the Best Hope for a Healthier Future Begins"
Provides patient care assistance in a clinic or hospital setting in one or more specialized areas under the direction of a primary care physician.
Additional Summary Specific to Job
*** This position will primarily be based at Harris Health LBJ Hospital ***
1. Conducts complex, standardized patient care procedures which require experience and specialized trainin! g which would otherwise be performed by a physician but which ! do not constitute the practice of medicine.
2. Assesses patient's medical complaints and provides appropriate treatment.
3.Assists in collecting patient histories, screens for tuberculosis, and provides guidance and preventative health to students.
4. Performs physical examinations and provides episodic care or problem oriented care under the supervision of a physician.
5. Orders appropriate laboratory tests and interprets the laboratory data such as blood and urine samples.
6. Monitors the treatment program of the patient to inform the attending physician of pertinent medical information.
7. Provides guidance and instruction in preventive health care to patients.
8. Provide counseling in various areas as needed.
9. Assists physicians in formulating therapeutic decisions.
10. Prepares EMR chart documentation for review and counter signature by the physician.
11. Prepares and cares for supplies and equipment.
12. Responds to emerge! ncy situations.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree and successful completion of a two-year Physician Assistant program that is approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Current Physician Assistant certification issued by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants; and current licensure by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
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Departmental Requirements/Preferences
Prefer: Bilingual in Spanish and candidates with ENT and/or general surgical experience
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to UT Health Science Center at Houston.
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