Opportunity Criteria
Specialty: Family Medicine
Loan Repayment: Not Specified
Salary Range: Not Specified
Employment Type: Full Time
Bonus Offered: None
Nurse Practitioner needed for Family Medicine practice in Harlingen, TX.
Tenet Healthcare is seeking a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Family Medicine team in Harlingen, TX. This full-time, W2 position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our diverse patient population. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while working alongside a dynamic team of healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical exams, medical history, and screenings.
- Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic conditions in patients of all ages.
- Provide patient education and counseling on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle, and chronic disease management.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and labs.
- Prescribe medications as appropriate and in compliance with state regulations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical protocols and best practices.
- Ensure a compassionate, supportive, and positive experience for all patients.
Qualifications:- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Valid and active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Texas or ability to obtain one.
- Previous experience in Family Medicine or primary care preferred but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply!
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Benefits & Compensation:- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Annual CME allowance.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
Valley Baptist Health System, with two full-service campuses and 800+ beds, is a part of
Tenet Health System, a national healthcare organization with 88 hospitals and 36,000 affiliated physicians.
With 3,000 employees and over 450 physicians on the medical staffs,
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville and
Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen are focused on safety, quality, and high-level patient satisfaction.
VBMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and is a full-service, acute care hospital with specialized services including:
- 24-Hour Emergency Care
- Cardiovascular Services
- Orthopedics
- Women and Children's Services
Rio Grande Valley, one of the fastest growing areas in
TEXAS, is a scenic cultural place like no other. Known as Texas' Tropical Playground, we are located a short 40 minutes from
South Padre Island.
- Year-round semi-tropical weather
- No state income tax / Tort reform
- Lowest cost of living in the U.S.
- Great schools / Affordable housing
- New medical school (UT-RGV) opening fall 2016
- Golfing, hunting, birding, fishing, boating
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Contact Information
Contact: Michael Martin
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