Physician Assistant-Hospitalist (Permanent Role) Location: College Station TX 77845
Shift: Full-time Night 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Guaranteed Hours: 84 per week
Compensation: Based on experience
Essential Functions of the Role: - Perform comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and obtain detailed medical histories.
- Order interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests (labs imaging etc.) to identify patient health needs.
- Prescribe and manage medications and other therapies per approved protocols emphasizing safety efficacy and cost-efficiency.
- Develop and implement outcome-based treatment plans following standards of care and in collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams.
- Evaluate patient response to treatment and adjust care as needed.
- Educate and counsel patients and families on medical conditions treatments medications side effects and lifestyle modifications.
- Maintain detailed timely records of care plans and outcomes.
- Refer or consult other healthcare providers when patient needs fall outside the PAs scope or expertise.
- Provide specialty consultations and perform invasive procedures as trained and credentialed.
- Participate in hospital rounds assist with admissions/discharges and provide on-call support when needed.
Key Success Factors: - Strong clinical knowledge of diagnosing/treating injuries illnesses and chronic conditions.
- Familiarity with drug therapies treatment alternatives and preventive health strategies.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR) and other clinical software.
- Capable of developing comprehensive patient-centered care plans.
- Skilled in interpreting lab and diagnostic results.
- Ability to provide behavioral counseling and patient education.
- Must be proficient in procedures relevant to hospitalist care (depending on scope/training).
Qualifications: - Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Experience: Less than 1 Year of Experience
- Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Current Physician Assistant license in Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) must obtain within 30 days of hire
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) must obtain within 30 days of hire
- Certification by NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants)
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