Physician Assistant - General Surgery

Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and preventative care under physician supervision Examine, diagnose, and determine treatment for patients Analyze and interpret x-rays and laboratory results Write prescriptions and take patient histories Provide surgical assistance and order therapies Practice in inpatient and outpatient settings, independently under a physician license or as part of a treatment team Participate in independent and interdisciplinary rounds Coordinate patient care among providers and ancillary clinicians Respond to patient questions, clinical issues, and emergencies Perform diagnosis, prescriptive authority, treatment, health assessments, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes Review medications and test reports and respond to critical results Perform diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic procedures Document medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding Support financial targets through timely documentation, efficiency, and reduced length of stay Lead or participate in quality, safety, innovation, research, presentation, publication, committee, and hospital projects Serve as clinical resource, consultant, patient advocate, preceptor, and coach Collaborate with physicians and interprofessional teams to manage patient care Requirements Bachelor’s degree Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program One year of clinical experience Current Texas Physician Assistant state licensure PA-C certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association DEA narcotics license, required within 6 months English speaking, reading, and writing proficiency Clinical judgment and critical thinking skills Ability to work autonomously under applicable physician assistant board requirements Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, families, and coworkers Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and exercise judgment in clinical interactions Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical care, with a strong focus on patient assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in clinical judgment, documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Texas Physician Assistant State Licensure PA-C Certification Clinical Experience Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Diagnostic Procedures Surgical Assistance Patient Assessment CPT Coding Medication Review X-Ray Analysis Laboratory Result Interpretation Prescriptive Authority Health Interventions Outcome Evaluation Soft Skills Clinical Judgment Critical Thinking Effective Communication Organizational Skills Problem-Solving Certifications & Qualifications PA-C Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) DEA Narcotics License Industry Keywords Physician Assistant Inpatient Care Outpatient Care Interdisciplinary Collaboration Patient Advocacy Clinical Resource Quality Improvement Patient Care Coordination Emergency Response Healthcare Documentation #J-18808-Ljbffr