Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA)
Job Category: Primary Care
Location: MUSTANG, OK
Position Type: Full‑time
Compensation: $175,000 – $250,000
Practitioner Roles And Responsibilities
- Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations (including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories)
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records
- Provides quality outpatient services by appointment
- Provides ongoing health maintenance, health education and disease prevention periodic screening for adults
- Provides well‑women gynecological exams including appropriate screening, history, examinations and education
- Provides patient education regarding disease processes and good health habits
- Maintains current knowledge of immunization schedules, routine adult health maintenance recommendations and general clinic protocols
- Orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and x‑ray studies
- Completes Continuing Medical Education and maintains licensure in good standing
- Maintains current prescriptive authority license, OBNDD and DEA number
- Maintains a current knowledge of the Nurse Practitioner formulary and prescribes medications within the limits of the formulary
- Assists in community health screening and disease prevention activities
- Informs Medical Director of difficult cases, poor outcomes, or of involvement of other agencies in patient case
- Interacts effectively with patients, families, clinic team members and anyone necessary to satisfy patient care
Qualifications
- Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) in Oklahoma
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Dedication to providing high‑quality patient care
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Preferred Skills
- Excellent listening, speaking and interpersonal skills to understand patient needs, clearly communicate instructions, and build and maintain a trusting relationship
- Ability to identify diseases and other health conditions, make diagnoses, and produce treatment plans based on clinical interviews, physical examinations and lab test results
- Capacity to evaluate various treatment options and identify the most effective path for the best possible outcome
- Compassion for sick and worried patients and their families
- Leadership skills to manage other members of the healthcare team such as RNs, LPNs and other support staff