Advanced Practice Provider: NP & PA in Primary Care

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to provide advanced nursing care and primary health services. Role involves patient evaluations, prescribing treatment, and performing laboratory reviews while working under physician supervision. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and relevant licensure. Compensation is commensurate with experience, and position is full-time with potential for diverse healthcare encounters across Texas.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Approval from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners to practice as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Current PA licensure from the Texas State Board of Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient evaluation and treatment.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within scope.
• Counsel and educate patients regarding health maintenance.

Skills

Patient care

Medical history assessment

Differential diagnosis formulation

Laboratory study interpretation

Medication prescription

Educational program presentation

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in a recognized field of science

Tools

Medical equipment

Standard office equipment

Personal computer

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to provide advanced nursing care and primary health services. Role involves patient evaluations, prescribing treatment, and performing laboratory reviews while working under physician supervision. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and relevant licensure. Compensation is commensurate with experience, and position is full-time with potential for diverse healthcare encounters across Texas.