Position Title: Physician Assistant

　　Department: Urology

　　Division: Surgery

　　Reports to: Physician Assistant Supervisor and Manager, Supervising Physician, and Department Chairman

　　MISSION STATEMENT

　　The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

　　SUMMARY

　　The primary function of the Physician Assistant i s to assist supervising physicians in providing direct diagnostic and therapeutic patient care. Demonstrate care that is effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of wellness. Counsel and educate patients and their families about disease and illness. This PA position will function in the outpatient clinic setting as well as the operating room. The work locations are the MDACC West Houston, MDACC Sugarland, and MDACC Main Campus in the Texas Medical Center.

　　KEY FUNCTIONS

　　Obtains medical history and performs physical exam on patients. Interprets diagnostic tests and radiographic results and come up with a management plan for patients in concert with faculty physicians. Takes responsibility for patient assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient needs as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. Dictates in chart for all patients seen.

　　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.

　　Collaborates in research projects, formulates protocols, and applies research to practice.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　WORKING CONDITIONS

　　This position requires:

　　Working in Office Environment: Yes

　　Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic): Yes

　　Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues: Yes

　　Exposure to harmful chemicals: No

　　Exposure to radiation: Yes

　　Exposure to animals: No

　　EDUCATION: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), except for Physician Assistants who graduated from a PA program prior to 2013.

　　LICENSE / CERTIFICATION:

　　PA certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.

　　Licensed by the Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.

　　Eligible to be granted limited prescriptive authority by the State of Texas.

　　Must meet the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

　　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

　　Additional Information

　　Requisition ID: 165016

　　Employment Status: Full-Time

　　Employee Status: Regular

　　Work Week: Day/Evening, Days

　　Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,000

　　Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 144,000

　　Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 173,000

　　FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

　　Fund Type: Hard

　　Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote

　　Pivotal Position: Yes

　　Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

　　Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

　　Science Jobs: No

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