APP, PA

JOB SUMMARY

• The APP is responsible for providing health care to patients in the hospital or office setting. Works in consultation, cooperation, and coordination through a collaborative physician. Functions according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Physician’s Assistants in the State of Texas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education

• Master’s Degree

• Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience

• Required Licenses/Certifications

• PA licensed in the state of Texas

• BLS

• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies

• Thorough knowledge of patient triage, diagnosis, and evidenced-based care

• Knowledge in overcoming barriers from diagnosis to treatment including: financial/economic, language/culture, transportation issues

• Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising

• Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures

• Skill in problem solving

• Skill in verbal and written communication

• Skill in speaking engagements and other activities that raise awareness to diseases and disease processes

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures

• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests

• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively