Job Purpose

Provides advanced patient care to patients in a clinical setting in an area of specialization under the direction of a physician.

Job Duties

• Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic procedures in accordance with relevant health concerns of the patient.
• Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Maintain records, write orders, and progress notes in patient charts as to status, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
• Following established protocols to manage specific patient problems/illnesses/care in collaboration with a supervising physician.
• Providing self-direction with good organizational skills.
• Communicating and working well within a collaborative work environment.
• Collaborates with providers, and practice staff in identifying appropriate patients for care management.
• Adhering to Baylor College of Medicine and affiliates policies and procedures.
• Perform other tasks or special assignments as necessary to maintain proper operations and patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. NOTE: Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies accepted based on terminal degree requirements at time of graduation.
• Experience Required: None required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Physician Assistant by the State of Texas Physician Assistant Board. Specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.