Physician Assistant (PA) / Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Dhptx; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhptx is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Frisco, TX. This role involves assisting in patient care under the supervision of a Gastroenterologist. Responsibilities include conducting physical exams, ordering lab tests, and adhering to medical ethics.

Candidates should have a degree from a PA program or a Master's in Nursing with relevant licenses. Previous medical experience and gastrointestinal knowledge are preferred. Flexible schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a PA or NP by the Texas Board of Medical Examiners or Nursing.
• Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields.
• Gastrointestinal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled patient services under physician supervision.
• Elicit patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Communicate with collaborating physician regarding patient care.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Communication

Ethical decision-making

Education

Degree from a Physician Assistant Degree program

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Full Time / Part Time

Prosper, Frisco, McKinney & Other Locations

We are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) / Nurse Practitioner (NP) to become a part of our team! The purpose of this role is to provide patient care assistance in a clinical setting and/or hospital, under the supervision of a Gastroenterologist physician.

• Provide scheduled patient services under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician.
• Elicit detailed patient histories and perform complete physical examinations.
• Determine tentative diagnosis and order appropriate laboratory tests.
• Counsel patient and family on health, test/lab results, and disease management.
• Communicate with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities.
• Adhere to the standards of medical ethics and laws governing patient care and the practice of medicine.
• Maintain in good standing licensure with the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Participate in all continuing education, training and other requirements to remain in good standing for credentialing purposes at assigned medical facilities.
• Comply with all federal and state regulations related to the position, and all company policies.
• Provide patient services at Prosper, Frisco, McKinney and other locations, as required.
• Work a flexible schedule as dictated by business need and operation (training provided on a need basis).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications & Experience

• PA Requirement: A degree from a Physician Assistant Degree program. Licensed as a PA by the Texas Board of Medical Examiners.
• NP Requirement: A Master’s degree in Nursing. Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) and NP by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields.
• Gastrointestinal experience is preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.

Performance Requirements

• Ethical Conduct & Decision Making.
• Communications Proficiency & Presentation Skills.

Standard hospital, clinical and/or surgical environment. Biohazard materials may be present. This role routinely uses standard office and medical equipment such as computers, phones, filing cabinets, and surgical instruments.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers, handle or feel objects/tools.
• Required to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste or smell.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.