Office Based (WEST) Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Description

• Purpose:

Function under the collaborative agreement with physician, provides professional medical services in a Family Practice clinic. Schedule is Monday-Friday and two Saturday's per month (1/2 days).

• Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
• Provides comprehensive examination, screening, health education and treatment of patients within the specialty scope of practice using a systematic approach to history and physical appraisal of the patients
• Examines the patient, performs comprehensive physical examination and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results for deviations from normal, work closely with facilities in addressing patient needs and facility needs.
• Develops and implements patient comprehensive management plans, records progress notes and assists in provision of continuity of care
• Prescribes drugs according to licensed prescriptive authority, dispenses supplies and prescribes other treatments (e.g. physical therapy) to aid in the management of Rehab and chronic health problems
• Instructs and counsels patients and family members regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens
• Documents and maintains patient electronic health record of services provided according to program standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and skills for the provision of direct patient care in the practice of primary care adult and geriatric care
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to patient care
• Knowledge of the structure and function of a primary care clinic
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with other owners, employees, and partners

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or Equivalent Experience
• Graduation from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program.

Licenses or Certifications Required

• License to practice in the State of Texas plus current DEA registration

Hourly/Salary

• Hourly/Salary rate negotiable based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person