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Physician Assistant- Urology (Willowbrook)

Opportunity Criteria

ProfessionPhysician Assistant
SpecialtyUrology
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Salary RangeNot Specified
Employment TypeNot Specified
Bonuses OfferedNone

Physician Assistant - Urology (Willowbrook)

JOB SUMMARY

At Houston Methodist, the Physician Assistant (PA) functions as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician. The PA position exams, diagnoses and decides treatment for patients, including analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writes prescriptions, takes patients' histories, provides surgical assistance, and orders various forms of therapy. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently under the license of a physician or as part of a treatment team. The PA position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures.  

This role is primarily clinic-based with some hospital rounding, Monday through Friday (8 to 5).

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)


WORK EXPERIENCE

  • One year of clinical experience
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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

  • PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure -- by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants AND
  • Health Services\PA-C - Physician Assistant (NCCPA) AND
  • AP - Prescriptive Authority - Texas Board of Nursing AND
  • DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) within 6 months AND
  • BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
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About Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation’s leading hospitals and academic medical centers, Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation’s leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group employs over 1,000 physicians at more than 150 locations across Houston. Our specialists are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. The combination of clinical service, research and academics ensure patients have access to the latest treatments and technologies while providing the best comprehensive patient care.

Facility & Address

  • Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group
  • Houston TX

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Pedro Chavez Senior Recruiter

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