Full Job Description
Marilyn Asistores-Quilon, MDPA is an independently-owned family practice that has been serving the Rio Grande for 30 years. Dr. Asistores, a native of the Philippines, graduated at the top of her class in Manila and immigrated to the United States in 1984 to Chicago, IL. As she studied to pass the board, she worked in a family practice as a medical biller and coder and became well-versed in the administrative management of an independent clinic. She passed the board in 1989 and was accepted for her residency in the US in both New York City, NY and Lewiston, ME, opting for the latter. Dr. Asistores was offered to come to the Rio Grande Valley in 1993 with the incentive to serve an oft-overlooked and humble community in a time when the region was in need of skilled healthcare professionals. She has served at every major hospital in the Rio Grande Valley. She is well known among her colleagues and has built a dedicated and loyal patient base over her thirty years of practice. Our mission is to humbly serve that patient base, provide quality patient care, and create a work environment that allows for compassionate care and patient connection. We pride ourselves on creating a team that trusts each other and highlights the skills of our individual members to create a unique care experience focused on warmth, connection, and respect. We are not a hospital–we are a family clinic.
Your Role with MARILYN ASISTORES-QUILON, MDPA:
As a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner at Marilyn Asistores-Quilon, MDPA, you will conduct a variety of general medicine, occupational, and disability health examinations including, but not limited to:
- Reviewing medical history and associated records
- Interpreting clinical data
- Completing written reports and generating independent medical opinions (IMO)
The examinations may be completed in-person (in a clinic setting), in the examinee’s home, telephonically, or using telehealth platforms.
Pay Range:
Salary: $105,600 – $134,400.
Pay: $55/hr – $70/hr.
Work Schedule, Location, and General Information:
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch from 12:00-1:00 pm.
- 3 weeks onboarding / training.
- 16-30 patients daily, 15-20 minutes per encounter; we aim for quick and efficient quality care.
- Support staff including MA’s, phlebotomist, medical biller and clinical management to provide in clinic support.
- We are an independent clinic that has been in practice for 30 years; our ideal hire is an efficient provider with great time management skills that can balance quality care and business strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide primary medical evaluations to include, but not limited to, initial review of laboratory, pulmonary function and ECG studies
- Occupational health exams to include pre- and post-employment and annual physicals.
- Most examinations are in person evaluations, but some may be completed virtually or by medical record review only.
- Collaboration with other professional and support staff as needed and communicate with internal and client team members in determining the most effective and evidence-based way forward on behalf of our patients
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 6 months experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant OR is a licensed new graduate.
- Experience working in the nursing home environment is strongly desired.
- Computer/Technology proficiency required.
- The ability to engage and communicate effectively with physicians, patients, family members – excellent people skills.
- Self-directed but functions well in a team environment.
- Excellent clinical skills – assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing specifically for the chronically ill population.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service and care to the claimants.
- From a primary care perspective, be able to fully assess examinee health status through physical examinations.
- Collaborative, best proactive and informed standard of care-centric, decision-making skills
- Analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine medical opinions.
- Technically competent with computers/tablets including the use of Electronic Medical Records
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations
- Can function independently, demonstrates critical thinking skills, organization, and prioritization skills.
Credentials & Coverage:
- State unrestricted licensed Advanced Practice Nurse, National Board certification (AANP, ANCC or AACN) as an Family or Primary Care nurse practitioner required. Or state unrestricted licensed Physician’s Assistant NCCPA. Board certification not required.
- DEA License preferred but not necessary.
- Must have an active national provider number (NPI) and an active Medicare provider number.
- Must be eligible to participate in the Medicare program as a provider and registered.
Education and Training:
- For Nurse Practitioners: Master of Science in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner from an nationally accredited program OR Master’s Degree from an nationally accredited program.Unrestricted State medical licensure without limitations to perform full scope of authorized practice.
- For Physician Assistants: Education and training in an US accredited, post baccalaureate (Masters) course of study and certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Minimum 1 year of post-graduate primary care experience
- Specialty/sub-specialty clinical experience also valued but not required.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 6 months experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant OR is a licensed new graduate NP/PA.
- Experience working in a family practice setting is strongly desired.
- Computer/Technology proficiency required.
- The ability to engage and communicate effectively with physicians, patients, family members – excellent people skills.
- Self-directed but functions well in a team environment.
- Excellent clinical skills – assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing specifically for the chronically ill population.
- Can function independently, demonstrating critical thinking skills, organization, and prioritization skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $105,600.00 – $134,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Medical office
- Private practice
Medical specialties:
- Family Medicine
- General Practice
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- EMR systems: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- DEA Certification (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Required)
- Medicare Provider Number (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Edinburg, TX 78539 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Edinburg, TX 78539: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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