Surgical Physician Assistant PRN - CV Surgery (Medical Center)
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group, Houston, TX, United States
Overview
At Houston Methodist, the Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) PRN position functions as an advanced practice practitioner responsible for promoting and maintaining the health of patients requiring surgical care. Practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, the Surgical PA provides diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and preventive care across the continuum of care. The Surgical PA assists licensed physicians in the comprehensive management of patients in all perioperative settings, with a primary focus on serving as a first assistant during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include endoscopic vein harvesting and other cardiothoracic first-assist duties. This role supports continuity of care through preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient management in operating room, inpatient, and outpatient settings, and may function independently under physician supervision or as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
All care is delivered in accordance with the Texas Board of Physician Assistant Examiners regulations and Houston Methodist policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree
Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
EXPERIENCE
One year of Cardiovascular surgical experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential functions, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers with a customer service focus
Use of critical thinking and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physician Assistants
Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare
Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
Demonstrates proficient time management skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty.
Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. May serve as first call for hospital staff.
Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates teamwork and improves department engagement through peer-to-peer accountability.
Collaborates with interprofessional health care team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians under a physician license, focusing on identified expected outcomes and individualized to the patient. Aims to improve patient satisfaction through service standards and accountability.
Collaborates to provide first-assist and/or second-assist surgical services as needed.
Responds to patient questions/issues as triaged by clinical staff and provides assistance for emergencies as needed.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, including diagnosis, prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines and standing orders.
Reviews medications and test reports, responds to critical results, and advises on corrective actions as appropriate
Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), develops care plans, initiates interventions, and evaluates outcomes for defined patient populations
Develops and implements protocols to ensure patient safety and contributes to professional practice standards and improvements in safety-related processes
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding
Supports department strategies to achieve financial targets and improve efficiency and resource use
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Identifies and implements innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations; leads or participates in department/hospital projects
Expands knowledge and coaches staff to grow capabilities
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: No
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: No
Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
On Call: No
TRAVEL
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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At Houston Methodist, the Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) PRN position functions as an advanced practice practitioner responsible for promoting and maintaining the health of patients requiring surgical care. Practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician, the Surgical PA provides diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and preventive care across the continuum of care. The Surgical PA assists licensed physicians in the comprehensive management of patients in all perioperative settings, with a primary focus on serving as a first assistant during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include endoscopic vein harvesting and other cardiothoracic first-assist duties. This role supports continuity of care through preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patient management in operating room, inpatient, and outpatient settings, and may function independently under physician supervision or as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
All care is delivered in accordance with the Texas Board of Physician Assistant Examiners regulations and Houston Methodist policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree
Graduate from accredited Physician Assistant program by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
EXPERIENCE
One year of Cardiovascular surgical experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
PA - Physician Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
PA-C - Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
DEA - Narcotics License (DEA) - Drug Enforcement Administration
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential functions, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers with a customer service focus
Use of critical thinking and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Board of Physician Assistants
Accepts accountability for outcomes in healthcare
Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of care
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
Demonstrates proficient time management skills
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates leadership as a clinical resource, interprofessional consultant, and patient advocate. Participates in rounding independently or with physicians/surgeons and attends interdisciplinary rounds, as appropriate, by specialty.
Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Acts as a role model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. May serve as first call for hospital staff.
Communicates organizational information and aspects of administrative and clinical practice in a respectful and positive manner when interacting with staff. Advocates for a balanced workload, promotes positive behaviors, and peer-to-peer accountability. Facilitates teamwork and improves department engagement through peer-to-peer accountability.
Collaborates with interprofessional health care team members to manage/coordinate patient care. Advocates on patient/family’s behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinates appropriate, timely patient care between health care providers and other ancillary clinicians under a physician license, focusing on identified expected outcomes and individualized to the patient. Aims to improve patient satisfaction through service standards and accountability.
Collaborates to provide first-assist and/or second-assist surgical services as needed.
Responds to patient questions/issues as triaged by clinical staff and provides assistance for emergencies as needed.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs independent or delegated functions under physician license, including diagnosis, prescriptive authority, and treatment according to practice guidelines and standing orders.
Reviews medications and test reports, responds to critical results, and advises on corrective actions as appropriate
Conducts comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge), develops care plans, initiates interventions, and evaluates outcomes for defined patient populations
Develops and implements protocols to ensure patient safety and contributes to professional practice standards and improvements in safety-related processes
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs accurate and timely documentation in medical records, including diagnosis and CPT coding
Supports department strategies to achieve financial targets and improve efficiency and resource use
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Identifies and implements innovative solutions to improve patient care or department operations; leads or participates in department/hospital projects
Expands knowledge and coaches staff to grow capabilities
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: No
Scrubs: Yes
Business professional: No
Other (department approved): No
ON-CALL
On Call: No
TRAVEL
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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