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We are seeking an energetic and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant serving urgent care and work comp patients who enjoys variety in their day; someone passionate about health education and embodies the concept of wellness. Due to the shift work of urgent care it is always fun and a variety. Get half the year off with half off per month. Plenty of time for family and travel Urgent Care TX Family Practice is open 7:30am-7:30pm hours on Monday, thru Saturday and Sunday 9am-7pm.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The NP/PA has the knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. The NP/PA assesses the physical condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories. The NP/PA Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs to determine treatment, orders medication and other forms of treatment. The NP/PA Prescribes, recommends, and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy and with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost. Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks. The NP/PA Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient care plans based on patient assessments, scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines. The NP/PA evaluates the patient's response to the health care provided and the effectiveness of care. The NP/PA Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. The NP/PA initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise. Perform DOT Physicals Provides Health Coaching and Education as an integral part of all patient care Participates in quality of care process reviews Recommends potential growth for new and/or existing services Increase utilization of clinic services by interacting with the employee population on a regular basis Orders clinical supplies for the clinic Manages relationship with outside lab vendor Provide suturing as needed Start IV line as needed

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

At least 2 years working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant in an Urgent Care or ER Setting

• Experience with Work Related Injuries essential

JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in ER and/or urgent care
• Experience with Health Coaching or Teaching Wellness Programs
• Worker Related Injuries and Occupational Medicine

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and/or stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to reach above shoulders.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools or controls
• Ability to talk, hear and see
• Ability to walk
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Please send your resume for immediate consideration

Job Type:

Full-time Salary:

$100,000.00 to $135,000.00 /year

DOE Experience:

Acute Care:

1 year (Required)

• nurse practitioner: 3 years (Required)

Occupational Medicine:

1 year preferred

Urgent Care:

1 year (Required)

License:

• TX Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) (Required)
• FNP or PA License
• NPI (Required)
• DEA Certified
• DOT Certification (Required)

Malpractice Insurance Job Types:

Full-time, Contract, PRN Pay:

$60.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Application Question(s): When can you start?

License/Certification:

DOT Medical Examiner Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person