Physician Assistant - Colon and Rectoral Surgery; Willowbrook

Physician Assistant - Colon and Rectal Surgery (Willowbrook)

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital – Physician Assistant opportunity in Colon and Rectal Surgery. The description below outlines responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements as listed in the source material.

• Responsibilities
  • Provide personalized care and service following I CARE values:
    Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
  • Practice the Caring and Serving Model; deliver service per HM Service Standards; follow Standards of Practice using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words).
  • Collaborate with inter-professional team to ensure clear communication and a seamless patient experience.
  • Involve patients in shift/handoff reports and plan of care as applicable.
  • Support the organization’s vision and mission in alignment with I CARE values.
  • Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care for description of primary age groups served.
• Service Essential Functions
  • Coordinate timely patient care between health care providers and other clinicians under physician supervision, focused on identified outcomes and patient satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with inter-professional team to manage/coordinate patient care and respond promptly to patient questions or emergencies.
• Quality/Safety Essential Functions
  • Perform independent or delegated functions under physician license (diagnosis, prescriptive authority, treatment) per guidelines and standing orders.
  • Review medications and test results; respond to critical results and advise on corrective actions.
  • Conduct comprehensive health assessments (initial, ongoing, discharge) and develop and evaluate care plans for defined patient populations.
  • Contribute to patient safety through protocol development and adherence to professional practice standards.
• Finance Essential Functions
  • Document accurately in medical records (diagnosis and CPT coding).
  • Support department strategies to achieve financial targets and improve efficiency and care documentation.
• Growth/Innovation Essential Functions
  • Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve patient care and department operations; participate in projects and committees.
  • Provide education and professional development; maintain ongoing My Development Plan.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate clinical leadership, participate in rounding, and serve as a preceptor for PA students and residents as appropriate.
  • Foster healthy work relationships, promote teamwork, and support workload balance.
• Work Experience
  • One year of clinical experience
• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program by NCCPA
• Licenses And Certifications – Required
  • PA – State Licensure by the Texas Board of Physician Assistants
  • PA-C – Physician Assistant-Certified (NCCPA)
  • BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA)
  • ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA)
  • DEA – Narcotics License (DEA) 6 months
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members with a customer service focus.
  • Strong clinical judgment and autonomy as defined by the Board of Physician Assistants.
  • Time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks; effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Work Attire
  • Scrubs;
    Business professional;
    Department-approved attire as applicable
• On-Call
  • On Call:
    Yes
• Travel
  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
  • May require travel outside the Houston Metropolitan area

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