Full Job Description
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice mid level provider, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health provider and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. Our ideal candidate will have experience in Rheumatology. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a mid level provider, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and their medical records
- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
- Oversee patients’ overall health
- Promote good health practices
- Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Skills
- Proven experience as practicing healthcare professional
- Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patience and cool-headedness
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid license
- Master’s degree; PhD is a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Rheumatology
Ability to Commute:
- Corpus Christi, TX 78415 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Corpus Christi, TX 78415: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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