Job Description

Title: Physician Assistant
City, State: Lockhart, TX
Location: Seton Lockhart Health Center
Department: EBD Lockhart Clinic RHC
Additional Job Details: PRN Days
Summary:
The Physician Assistant provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.
Responsibilities:
• Obtains patient history and performs assessment. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.
• Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.
• Assists in the collection of data for research projects.
• Monitors level and adjusts immunosuppressive medications.
• Orders and supervises the administration of blood products.
• Orders consultation and interacts with members of other specialty teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
• Two (2) years of specialty experience relevant to position is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is required upon job transfer or hire date.
Licenses & Certifications:
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support is required or must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date for pediatrics, ICU, and other specialties as required by department.
• Current license to practice as a Physician’s Assistant (PA) from the State of Texas is required or must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date.
• National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants certification (PA-NCCPA) is required or must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date.

How to Apply

Applicants can email lisa.dixon2@ascensionhealth.org to apply

Job Categories: Physician Assistant. Job Types: Temporary.

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