Physician Assistant Primary Care

About the role

New graduates and experienced providers are encouraged to apply. Structured Mentorship – 12–18 month onboarding and transition support with an experienced supervising physician, including comprehensive APP training modules. Monday–Friday Schedule – Traditional 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule with the potential to transition to a 4-day, 10-hour hybrid schedule. No Call or Weekends – Enjoy a predictable work-life balance. Manageable Patient Volume – Average 18 patients/day (8-hour schedule) or 24 patients/day (hybrid schedule). Comprehensive Primary Care – Care for new and established patients, follow-up visits, acute/same-day appointments, and chronic disease management. Procedure Opportunities – Perform joint injections, trigger point injections, shave and punch biopsies, cryotherapy, and other simple in-office procedures. Collaborative Enhanced Care Team (ECT) – Work alongside physicians, APPs, medical assistants, LVNs, front desk staff, and additional clinical support. Outpatient Practice Only – No hospital rounding or inpatient responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing comprehensive or problem-focused physical exams and obtaining medical histories.
• Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
• Prescribes, recommends, or uses medical drug therapies or other treatments.
• Performs procedures following approved protocols, focusing on efficacy, safety, and cost.
• Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Creates and carries out detailed patient treatment plans based on assessments, evidence-based medicine, and care standards.
• Collaborates with physicians and team members when needed.
• Evaluates patient’s response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care.
• 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. Discusses interactions with substances like 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 or expertise.
• Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider’s specialty and training.
• Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice as delegated by supervising Physician.
• May provide care to patients in a team-based model. Focus on acute and chronic illness management and population health.

Requirements

• Knowledge of information and techniques is needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes 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.

Qualifications

• Grad of an Accredited Program
• Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Physician Assistants (PA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.