Are you a Physician Assistant with a passion for women’s health and gynecology? Are you looking for a team where you can expand your knowledge and grow in the specialty?

JOB SUMMARY

Physician Assistant Gynecology -is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who effectively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board. The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician.

Our providers care for adult patients and specialize in gynecology and women’s health.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Schedule Monday- Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm and Friday 7:30 am to 3:00pm
• No weekend or holidays
• Call one week a month with low call volume
• Location Garland/ Richardson and Plano offices
• Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
• Completes well women exams
• Performs in office Gynecological procedures such as IUD insertion and removals
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion. Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies.
• Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient’s treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
• Provides consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider’s specialty, level of experience and training.
• Manages patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services).
• Performs invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and provider’s level of expertise as delegated by supervising Physician.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures

Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills

Skill in the use of computers and related software applications

Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans

Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification

Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests

Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Texas

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer

Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience or more preferred
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

Physician Assistants (PA)

Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.