Physician Assistant, Radiology Services

Job Summary

To provide patient care assistance in a clinic setting in one or more specialized areas, under the supervision of a primary care physician.

About the Role

Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. Elicits detailed patient histories and does complete physical examinations. Determines tentative diagnosis and orders appropriate laboratory tests. Counsels patient and family on health and disease. Sutures minor wounds, assists in surgery, apply and remove casts and traction apparatus, and perform other therapeutic procedures under supervision of a physician. May supervise other Physician's Assistants. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient services under direct supervision and responsibility of a physician.
• Elicits detailed patient histories and does complete physical examinations.
• Determines tentative diagnosis and orders appropriate laboratory tests.
• Counsels patient and family on health and disease.
• Sutures minor wounds, assists in surgery, apply and remove casts and traction apparatus, and perform other therapeutic procedures under supervision of a physician.
• May supervise other Physician's Assistants.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• No experience required

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas Physician Assistant Board/Texas Medical Board (TPAB/TMB)
• Required: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Skills

Standard medical and surgical instruments. Standard hospital, clinical and/or surgical environment.

Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

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