- Location
- Stephenville, TX
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
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.
Skills
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