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South Texas Health System
Full Time- Experienced Family Medicine NP/PA Opportunity - South Texas Health System Clinics
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What they do
A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$115,397 / year median in Texas
+31% projected growth
Job Description
Opportunity Details Family Medicine NP/PA Opportunity - South Texas Health System Clinics Full-time Family Medicine NP or PA needed in McAllen/Edinburg area to provide comprehensive primary care services. Prior family medicine experience preferred Competitive compensation package with benefits Part of integrated healthcare system with six hospitals Spanish fluency strongly preferred Access to freestanding ERs and specialty referral network Support our Physicians to complete Value Based Care and HEDIS Measures. Support patients via in-Person consult, Telemedicine visits, and sponsored health events. Champion a comprehensive, coordinated model of care for Medicare-aged population on a Medicare Advantage Plan and Medicaid population. Champions the Attestation process by collaborating with STHS Clinics physicians, managed care resources, and STHS Clinics Regional Quality. Support our ER and Inpatient population once discharged to ensure STHS Clinics Physicians can see their patients within 7 days to eliminate barriers on discharge and prevent readmissions. Cover for Physicians during vacation time or sick days. Rotate on call after hours and weekends to aid physicians with on call rotation schedules. Educate patients on appropriate use of Emergency Rooms vs. Urgent Cares. Provide Urgent Care Resources. Collaborate with our physicians to educate on proper coding, risk adjustment metrics, capture documentation, and follow quality protocols. Interview patients to ensure proper documentation and that all preventative screenings have been completed. Join our collaborative team delivering patient-centered primary care across the lifespan in the vibrant Rio Grande Valley. Send CV to Samantha.
Barnett@uhsinc.com
Barnett@uhsinc.com
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance