At Houston Methodist, the Physician Assistant (PA) functions as an advanced practice practitioner, responsible for maintaining and promoting the health of the patient requiring care, practicing medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. This position will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical, and preventative care, under the supervision of a physician. The PA position examines, diagnoses and decides treatment for patients, including analyzing and interpreting x-rays and lab results, writing prescriptions, taking patients histories, providing surgical assistance, and ordering various forms of therapy. This position may work in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can be performed independently under the license of a physician or as part of a treatment team. The PA position affects direct patient care according to the Board of Physician Assistant Examiners in the State of Texas and Houston Methodist policies and procedures.