Surgical Physician Assistant

General Information

Job Title: Surgical Physician Assistant

Department: Clinical

Reports to: COO

Location: Arlington, TX

Employee Type: Full-Time (exempt)

Summary: The Physician Assistant works closely with our physicians in providing high-quality patient care. Current need is for outpatient sports practice with focus on shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries in athletes from high school to professional levels.

Essential Functions:

  • The Surgical Physician Assistant will assist in surgery in hospital and surgical center locations.
  • The Surgical Physician Assistant, under the direction of the physician, performs first assistant surgical duties in both open and arthroscopic procedures- including tissue retraction and suturing.
  • Completes office tasks including physical examinations and recording health history both in conjunction with the physician and independently.
  • Orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests as needed.
  • Participates in clinical documentation, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, performs independent in-office procedures (injections, aspirations, ultrasound guided procedures etc.)
  • The position requires the Physician Assistant to be in an outpatient clinical setting during normal business hours. No emergency room call is required. No evenings or weekends are required.

Qualifications

  • Degree from an accredited educational institution
  • Licensed by the State of Texas (PA,C)
  • Experience in an orthopedic practice setting is preferred but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills. Spanish speaking fluency is welcomed but not required.
  • Experience with EHR utilization including e-prescribing
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with outstanding attention to detail

 Our employees strive to provide a quality patient-centered experience to our patients and their families. TMI offers a great benefits package to include Health/Dental/Vision, paid vacation, and holiday, and a 401(k)-retirement plan after 1 year of service.

TMI is an equal-opportunity employer

CONTACT

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