Full Time - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Huntsville, Texas

Description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing primary and episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation.  
• Selects, orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings.  
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.  
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.  
• Performs procedures including laceration repair, and orthopedics and provides referrals to medical specialists.  
• Explains procedures and discusses test results and prescribed treatments with patients. 
• Notates findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes. Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours. 
• Manage communications for events, such as recruiting events, training events, and trade events, as needed.  
• The Physician provides medical orders, medical direction; medical care services, consultation, supervision of the healthcare staff, and chart review.
• The Physician is also available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral. 
• Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position. 

Qualifications:

Education:

• Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university. 

Licenses/Certification:

• Must obtain and maintain a current license. Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified. 
• State and federal licensure requirements including DEA. 
• Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS. 

Experience:

• 1 year is preferred but not required.   

Skills:

• Understanding of medical coding and billing. 
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others. 
• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.  
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.