APP, Hendrick Clinic Neurosurgery

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide high-quality patient care in hospital or office settings within the state of Texas. The role involves collaboration with physicians, adherence to established medical standards, and coordination of care across departments.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas license (PA or NP), possess a Master’s degree, and maintain BLS certification, with strong knowledge of medical practices, triage, diagnosis, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• PA licensed in TX or NP licensed in TX.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies.
• Thorough knowledge of patient triage, diagnosis, and evidence-based care.
• Ability to interact with patients, medical staff, and the public effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and supervise.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient triage

Diagnosis knowledge

Evidence-based care

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Public health awareness

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

• The APP is responsible for providing health care to patients in the hospital or office setting. Works in consultation, cooperation, and coordination through a collaborative physician. Functions according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Physician’s Assistants in the State of Texas.
• JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Master’s Degree
• Required Licenses/Certifications
• PA licensed in the state of Texas or NP licensed in the state of Texas
• BLS
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies
• Thorough knowledge of patient triage, diagnosis, and evidenced-based care
• Knowledge in overcoming barriers from diagnosis to treatment including: financial/economic, language/culture, transportation issues
• Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising
• Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures
• Skill in problem solving
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill in speaking engagements and other activities that raise awareness to diseases and disease processes
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures
• Ability to set priorities among multiple requests
• Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively