Opportunities

Texas – Physician Assistant

Summary: Provide direct medical care to patients of the Foundation served across seven rural satellite clinics, under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer.

Additional Expectations:
• Provider will assist in providing community health and willing to be trained in testing and in the treatment and management of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STIs, COVID, PREP/PEP and any other community health issues.
• Provider must be willing to travel across seven rural satellite clinic locations where Primary Care is integrated with behavioral health in conjunction with Local Mental Health Authorities.

Qualifications/Experience:
• Candidate must be a licensed to practice as an APRN or PA in Texas with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity.
• Preferred experience in working in a FQHC or similar health center.

Time/Physical Requirements
• Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, (4 x 10-hour shifts) days TBD based on needs of the clinic.
• Some evening and weekend activities may require flexing schedule.
• Travel to satellite clinic locations will be required 80% of the time, company vehicle will be made available.
• Tasks occur in both medical office and clinic setting.
• Able to lift 25lbs and perform normal duties associated in a clinic and office setting.

Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, including making appropriate referrals for substance abuse and behavioral health needs as needed.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management of needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Located on the Gulf of Mexico two hours south of San Antonio and three hours southeast of Houston

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