Pediatrics Physician Assistant

Essential Functions: Complete comprehensive history and physical exams Manage individualized treatment plans. Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests Complete Consults with follow up as indicated. Prescribe medications, therapies as indicated within scope of practice Manage hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and ECMO as needed in collaboration with supervising physicians. Perform advanced procedures as credentialed Participate in daily rounds and communicate care plan with families Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members Participate in Heart Center improvement initiatives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA-C)Master s or Post Master s Degree, Required. Completion of an Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) approved program (prior to January 2001 - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs), required. Minimum of 1-2 years of pediatric acute care experience, required. BLS, PALS and ACLS required. Knowledge of EMR systems, preferred. Bilingual (Spanish), preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA-C)Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Physician Assistant, Certified (PA-C), required. Active and unencumbered license in the State of Texas, required Advanced specialty courses and ongoing education requirements as required by DCH.DCH Credentialing obtained within time frame required and continuously maintained ongoing. Must obtain DCH credentialing as an active member of medical staff and appropriate medical privileges, required.