Full Time - NP or PA - Urgent Care - Hearne, TX

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. 

Working Conditions: 

• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. 
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations and interruptions. 
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. 
• Occasional pressure due to a fast-paced environment. 
• The position may require lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients. 

Requirements

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to see with corrective eyewear. 
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance. 
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. 
• May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. 
• Able to handle emergency or crisis situations. 
• Will be required to wear protective equipment as necessary. 
• Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher 
• Frequently: Sitting, walking, standing. 
• Occasionally: Bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, traveling. 
• Ability to lift 15-20 pounds