MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
SUMMARY
The primary function of the Physician Assistant is to assist supervising physicians in providing direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care. Demonstrate care that is effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of wellness. Counsel and educate patients and their families about disease and illness. This PA position will function primarily in the outpatient clinic setting and will also assist in the OR. The primary work location is the TMC Campus, but should be open to traveling to our Houston Area Locations (HALS).
The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Physician Assistant with prior PA experience in Surgery or Urology.
KEY FUNCTIONS
1. Obtains medical history and performs physical exam on patients. Interprets diagnostic tests and radiographic results and come up with a management plan for patients in concert with faculty physicians. Takes responsibility for patient assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient needs as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. Documents in chart for all patients seen.
2. Reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results. Formulates and manages patient treatment plans and outcomes.
3. Performs as first or second assist on operative cases using fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
4. Performs procedures, prescribes treatment, and signs prescriptions in accordance with institution and state requirements. Screens physician calls to educate patient/family on care and resources.
5. Collaborates in research projects, formulates protocols, and applies research to practice.
6. Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires:
Working in Office Environment: Yes
Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic): Yes
Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues: Yes
Exposure to harmful chemicals: No
Exposure to radiation: No
Exposure to animals: No
EDUCATION
Required: Graduate of a Physician Assistant training program approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Required:
• PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) OR Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
MAY BE REQUIRED:
• Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
EXPERIENCE
Required: None
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.