Physician Assistant Gastroenterology Physician Office FT

40 hrs/week

APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS

Scope of Responsibility 

This role also consists of assuring safe, effective, quality patient care meanwhile providing care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.  

Responsible to the Operations Director

Education

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  • Current Licensure with the Texas Medical Board of Physician Assistants 
  
  
  
  

Training and Experience

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  • Experience working in Gastroenterology or other related field
  
  
  • Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider
  
  
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management, physicians, patients, and visitors required
  
  
  
  

• Health and Background Requirements




• Employment contingent upon successful completion of:

• Background Check


• Lab Work


• Immunization Records

Rarely                (Less than ½ hour per day)

Occasionally      (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)

Frequently         (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)

Continually        (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)

Not Applicable 

Physical

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  • Sitting – Frequently
  
  
  • Stationary Standing – Occasionally
  
  
  • Walking – Frequently
  
  
  • Ability to be mobile – Continually
  
  
  • Crouching (bend at knees) – Frequently
  
  
  • Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally
  
  
  • Stooping (bend at waist) – Frequently
  
  
  • Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Frequently
  
  
  • Turn/Pivot – Occasionally
  
  
  • Climbing – Rarely
  
  
  • Balancing – Rarely
  
  
  • Reaching overhead – Rarely
  
  
  • Reaching extension – Occasionally
  
  
  • Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally
  
  
  • Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 25 lbs.) - Rarely
  
  
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually
  
  
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually
  
  
  • Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually
  
  
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – Continually
  
  
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – n/a
  
  
  
  

Environment

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  • Risk of electrical shock – Rarely
  
  
  • Risk of Radiation – Rarely
  
  
  • Fumes or Airborne Particles – Rarely
  
  
  • Chemicals – Rarely
  
  
  • Moving Mechanical Parts – Rarely
  
  
  • Noise Level – n/a
  
  
  • Weather Conditions – n/a
  
  
  
  

Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)

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  • Frequently
  
  
  
  

Respirator Fit Testing Required

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  • Annually
  
  
  
  

Age of Patient Populations Served

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  • Children 1-12 years
  
  
  • Adolescents 13-18 years
  
  
  • Adults 19-70 years
  
  
  • Geriatrics 71+ year