Physician Assistant (PA-C) / Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Full Job Description

Job Title: Mid-level Provider: Physician Assistant (PA-C) / Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Schedule: Full-time; exempt salary

Pay and Benefits: Salary negotiable based on experience with potential to earn bonuses from clinical trials; retirement benefits; dental insurance benefits and full medical insurance benefits

General Summary: As a Mid-level Provider at Arroyo Vista Family Medicine, you are an integral part of the patient care team providing quality, preventive-focused health care services to patients. Working collaboratively, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and on-going refinement of the patient care experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties accurately within the legal scope of a Mid-level Provider and maintain detailed documentation according to protocol. General duties include but are not limited to: obtaining complete, detailed and accurate histories; reviewing patient records to manage patient treatment plan and outcomes, ordering appropriate laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies; providing assessment, diagnosis, and management of patient problems which includes the use and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic intervention; and performing approved procedures such as incision and drainage, pelvic exams, lesion removal/destruction, suturing, etc.
• Practice evidence-based medicine within protocols, guidelines, and clinical pathways
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients
• Inform physician(s) about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
• Direct and evaluate throughput; delegates or provides backup assistance including triage
• Perform on-call (first call) duties on scheduled days
• Assist in Clinical Research as needed
• Provide accurate coding and documentation to streamline the billing process
• Complete medical records and submit charges in a timely manner
• Collaborate in the development and evaluation of patient care and help with the updating of clinical guidelines, protocols, and pathways
• Work autonomously and accept accountability for outcomes; sign orders in accordance with clinic protocol and state board requirements
• Adhere to all office policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; support company-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
• Exercise strict confidentiality in regard to patient care and all aspects of the practice keeping all sensitive and confidential information to self and out of reach to unauthorized persons
• Maintain knowledge of safety hazards and practice precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Experience:

• Hold a valid Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner License through the state of Texas
• Maintain an active Prescriptive Authority agreement for prescriptive authority under the delegation of a supervising physician in accordance with regulations and policy
• Have proven working experience as a Mid-level Provider in primary care
• Ability to provide expert clinical judgment and function independently
• Sustain a driven, positive attitude and maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that enable effective collaboration with physicians, staff, other healthcare facility workers, patients and their families in a manner that is clear both in written and spoken format
• Ability to successfully and efficiently work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining a high level of organization and prioritization skills
• Strong ability to strategically identify needs and offer solutions for efficiencies in our expanding practice
• Highly proficient computer skills including experience with electronic medical record systems
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or be able to obtain it within 30 days of hire
• Ability to communicate in Spanish, strongly preferred

Physical Demands:

• Some standing, bending, and lifting. Frequent use of computer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Medical Specialty:

• Family Medicine
• Primary Care

Experience:

• Physician Assistant: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner license (Required)

Work Location: In person