At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.

The Physician Assistant will primarily provide health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of a physician. This includes, patient examination, comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.

• Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
• Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
• Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Performs selected procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
• Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
• Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
• Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.
• May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.
• Thorough understanding of the principles and practices of public health medicine including knowledge of related cultures, social and economic forces in family practices.
• Knowledge of goals and general methods of practices used by other professionals participating in public health programs.
• Ability to practice public health medicine.
• To work productively with individuals and with professional and other groups within the community.
• To plan and execute work, seek and use supervision and consultation, exercise good judgment, and communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Must be able to maintain a pleasant and professional attitude toward patients and personnel.
• Must be able to adhere to ALL client related policies and procedures including confidentiality.
• The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Superior organizational and problem solving skills

• State of Texas License as a Physician's Assistant and eligible for certification
through the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• 3 years preferred general or community health medical experience.
• Licensed to practice in jurisdiction as required by the State.
• 3 years preferred general or community health nursing experience.
• Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures
including confidentiality.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute.

Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity, 'Veteran Friendly' Employer.