Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Patients Emergency Room & Hospital; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality primary and episodic care to patients. This role involves diagnosing, treating, and managing both acute and chronic medical conditions while emphasizing health promotion through patient education. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a team of medical professionals to ensure the best patient outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current licensure in Texas as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and episodic care to patients of all ages.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant Program

Accredited Advance Nurse Practitioner Program

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

DEA License

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Position Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Description

Provides primary and episodic care to patients – independently and in collaboration with other medical professionals. Provide high-quality care services to patients of all ages, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Emphasize health promotion and/or disease prevention through patient education and coordination of care. Follows regulations and guidelines for writing prescriptions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including prescription medications and referrals to specialists when necessary.
• Selects, orders, and perform tests and procedures to augment physical findings.
• Define/document differential diagnoses and list differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for plan of care, in collaboration with supervising physician as indicated.
• Interpret data and diagnostic results for appropriate course of action including but not limited to laboratory, radiology, EKG, etc. in collaboration with supervising physician as indicated.
• Performs duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the applicable State Board of Medicine and other such regulating bodies.
• Educated patients and family members on health conditions, preventive care, and prescribed medications.
• Maintains quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential patient issues and situations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records, in accordance with HIPAA regulations and best practices.
• Actively participate in community events and initiatives to promote health and wellness, and to build relationships with patients and community members.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Effectively communicate with physicians, employees, patients, and families.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in traditional nursing disciplines of patient assessment and management.
• Graduation from an accredited Physician assistant program or an accredited Advance Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current, unrestricted licensure in the State of Texas as a Physician Assistant or Advance Nurse Practitioner.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• DEA license with no restrictions.
• Preferred 2-3 years’ experience in an urgent care and/or primary care setting.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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