Physician Assistant for Bariatric/General Surgeon Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas provides comprehensive care that improves patients’ lives. We are seeking a compassionate, qualified physician assistant to join our team from (M–F 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.) with occasional on-call time on weekends. The ideal candidate has experience assessing and treating general and bariatric surgery patients. They will perform physical exams, obtain patient medical histories, order tests, plan treatments, and counsel patients. We invite you to apply to a team that embraces your talents and supports your desire to make a difference by providing outstanding care.
Objectives of this role - Promote and maintain high standards of patient care
- Provide high-quality medical services under supervision of a physician
- Assist with short-term and long-term patient care issues
- Recommend treatments, medicines, and therapies
- Chart patient progress and maintain detailed, accurate health records
- Lend support to the lead physician or surgeon, collaborating with the team as needed
Responsibilities - Rounding at hospitals
- Assisting in the OR
- Seeing patients in all clinic locations (Denton, Flower Mound and Frisco)
- Perform physical examinations and elicit detailed, accurate patient histories
- Determine patient conditions based on diagnostic imaging and test results
- Formulate therapeutic plans and treatments, which may include prescriptions
- Provide routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, sutures, wound care, aspirations, casting, and blood specimen collection
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge via Continuing Medical Education credits or equivalent in country of hire
- Protect patient confidentiality, maintain ethics, and abide by all applicable laws
Skills and qualifications - Demonstrated proficiency, which may include licensure and/or certification
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and procedural techniques
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Analytical thinking skills with the ability to investigate and diagnose
- Competence with technology and ability to use various tools in the clinical setting
- Professionalism with excellent communication and customer service skills
Preferred qualifications - One or more years of background experience in general and/or bariatric surgery
- Strong skills in mathematics and statistical analysis
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Experience working independently, as a liaison, and as part of a team
- Active learner with a desire and willingness to continue education and training
- Understanding of the legal aspects of confidentiality and patient care