Physician Assistant - Trauma and Pediatric Surgery

About the role

Texas Children’s is seeking a Physician Assistant to join their dynamic pediatric team.

Responsibilities

• Daily utilizes advanced practice knowledge and skills to systematically collect and evaluate health assessment data, and to manage a caseload of patients
• Administers or provides medications as delegated by authorizing physician
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests
• Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills and works to eliminate communication barriers
• Provides the full spectrum of health care services to include health promotion, disease prevention, health protection, anticipatory guidance, counseling and disease management
• Consistently serves as an educational resource for the patient and family, community, and other health care professionals
• Demonstrates current professional, managerial, and/or technical knowledge and skills
• Participates in departmental Quality Improvement program annually

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree
• PA -Cert-Physician Assistant by the Texas Medical Board