Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

Jobtailor; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Antonio, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner with interventional radiology experience to evaluate and treat patients, collaborate with physicians, and lead care teams. The role includes admissions and discharges coordination, diagnostic reviews, and evidence-based treatment planning.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in Nursing, TX NP license, and active national certification with ongoing CE. ACLS/BLS and PA/CAAHEP credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with NP certification.
• Current APRN/NP license in Texas.
• ACLS and BLS certifications active.
• National certification with an accredited body.
• Interventional radiology/vascular procedures experience.
• Educational program for physician assistants accredited by CAAHEP.
• NP/PA licenses valid and in good standing.
• Continuous education credits as required.

Responsibilities

• Examinations and treatments of patients independently and with other professionals.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges with physicians.
• Review medical histories, perform exams, and document findings.
• Order and interpret diagnostics and formulate differential diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as permitted by law.
• Lead or direct others within scope of practice as needed.

Skills

NP clinical experience

Interventional radiology

ACLS/BLS certified

CE requirement

Education

Master’s degree in nursing (NP)

NP/ APRN license in TX

NCCPA certification

CA AHEP PA program accreditation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Examines and treats patients independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals following established standards and practices.
• Ensures proper illness and injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
• Works under minimal supervision under the direction of the collaborating physician, as appropriate.
• May lead and/or direct the work of others within the scope of practice.
• The NP will assist collaborating physician, with work surrounding patient admissions and discharges.
• Assists the collaborating physician in coordinating patient admissions and discharges.
• Responsibilities include reviewing patient records, obtaining relevant health and medical histories, performing physical examinations, and documenting pertinent findings in the medical record.
• Conduct patient rounds to monitor progress and assess overall health status.
• Perform or order appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures, and formulate differential diagnoses as indicated.
• Manage cases by identifying individual patient needs based on collected data and implementing physician‑directed treatment plans, which may include both pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions.
• Prescribe medications and treatments as authorized under the Medical Practice Act, Chapter 157.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification from an accredited program.
• Current Active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the state where hospital resides.
• Current ACLS and Healthcare Provider/BLS certifications required.
• Current national certification with an accredited testing organization.
• Interventional Radiology and/or Vascular experience to perform procedures such as chest tube placements, paracenteses, thoracenteses, and tunneled catheter procedures.
• Successful completion of an educational program for physician assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
• Current unrestricted State license as a Physician Assistant.
• Valid and current certificate issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA) and must possess a current ACLS certification.
• Evidence of continuing education (CE) as required by their state licensing board.