Physician Assistant, Gynecology Oncology Surgery - Sugar Land
Physician assistants at MD Anderson Cancer Center partner with physicians in achieving excellence in oncology patient care. MD Anderson employees over 300 physician assistants and that number continues to grow as more departments come to rely on the skills, knowledge and abilities of physician assistants to ensure that the highest quality of care is delivered to all patients.
While we treat all types of cancers in Sugar Land, the faculty here has particular expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the following cancers:
Breast; Colorectal; Dermatology and skin; Endocrine; Genitourinary; Gynecologic; Head and neck; Neurologic; Thoracic.
SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant for MD Anderson Sugar Land will support two physicians at the Sugar Land clinic and will travel weekly to the OR at TMC and community hospitals.
Qualified candidate must be able to First Assist in the Operating Room.
SALARY RANGE
Minimum:
$87,200 Midpoint:
$109,000 Maximum:
$130,800
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides assessment, triage and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. Acts under the authority and supervision of the attending physician and in accordance with regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways. Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans and outcomes. Performs as first or second assist on operative cases, using fine motor skills and manual dexterity. Performs procedures, prescribes treatment and signs prescriptions in accordance with institution and state requirements. Screens physician calls to educate patient/family on care and resources. Makes rounds with interdisciplinary team. Collaborates in research projects, formulates protocols and applies research to practice.
EDUCATION
Required:
Graduate of a Physician Assistant training program approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
None
Preferred:
Experienced PA preferred; must be able to First Assist in the OR.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Required:
PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
MAY BE REQUIRED:
Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic). Refer to the Position Description for specific ADA requirements.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http:
//www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
While we treat all types of cancers in Sugar Land, the faculty here has particular expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the following cancers:
Breast; Colorectal; Dermatology and skin; Endocrine; Genitourinary; Gynecologic; Head and neck; Neurologic; Thoracic.
SUMMARY
The Physician Assistant for MD Anderson Sugar Land will support two physicians at the Sugar Land clinic and will travel weekly to the OR at TMC and community hospitals.
Qualified candidate must be able to First Assist in the Operating Room.
SALARY RANGE
Minimum:
$87,200 Midpoint:
$109,000 Maximum:
$130,800
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides assessment, triage and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. Acts under the authority and supervision of the attending physician and in accordance with regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways. Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic tests and radiographic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans and outcomes. Performs as first or second assist on operative cases, using fine motor skills and manual dexterity. Performs procedures, prescribes treatment and signs prescriptions in accordance with institution and state requirements. Screens physician calls to educate patient/family on care and resources. Makes rounds with interdisciplinary team. Collaborates in research projects, formulates protocols and applies research to practice.
EDUCATION
Required:
Graduate of a Physician Assistant training program approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
None
Preferred:
Experienced PA preferred; must be able to First Assist in the OR.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Required:
PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.
MAY BE REQUIRED:
Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic). Refer to the Position Description for specific ADA requirements.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http:
//www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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