Mid-Level Practitioner

The Mid-Level practitioner is responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision including conducting examinations, writing prescriptions, medical decision making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.

Please note that this is a PRN position for the Walk-in Clinic.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas or licensed by the State of Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Certified Nurse Practitioner
• Current DEA number for Schedule II-IV Controlled Substances
• Current BLS or ACLS certification required

Position Description:

Direct patient care including but not limited to:

• Examine, diagnose, treat medical conditions of/for patients; prescribe medications and medical testing. Reviewing and interpreting tests results; taking and recording histories and physical examinations; communication with physicians regarding patient care and follow up.
• Participates with the development, execution and periodic review of the written patient care policies of the Clinic.
• Participates with the physician in weekly review of the patient health records.
• Physician's orders are reviewed and countersigned weekly.
• Assures that adequate patient records are maintained, completed and accurately documented, readily assessable and systematically organized; auditing monthly and training staff in error to ensure favorable audit results.
• Participates in the development, interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures, philosophy and objective of use for the Clinic service and its employees.
• Performs services in accordance with Cogdell Memorial Hospital Rural Health Clinic policies.
• Participates in appropriate Quality Improvement (QI) for the Clinic.
• Participates as a member of the Professional Advisory Group.
• Attends Mandatory Meetings held within the department.
• Adjust work hours/schedule to meet the needs and demands of the department and hospital.
• Aware of all Emergency Disaster Plans and how to respond if a Disaster occurs.
• Works effectively with others, demonstrates leadership and teaching ability and the ability to work under pressure.
• Appreciation of and desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patients optimal care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous clinical office experience desired; hospital & Clinic experience preferred;
• Basic Microsoft Office computer skills or ability to learn such skills required.
• Knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants/Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Midwife or Clinical Social Worker.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within appropriate scope of practice.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on complicated cases.
• Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in user-friendly manner.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
• Skill in developing/revising patient care plan based on patient status.
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.

Additional Requirements with or without Reasonable Accommodation:

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, communicate in English, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry over 51-100 lbs, perceive depth.
• High-stress environment
• Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours.
• Exposure to body fluids and/or infection from disease-bearing specimens, exposure to chemicals/biohazardous/radioactive substances, exposure to explosive/flammable chemicals or gases, exposure to patient/visitors under a wide variety of circumstances.

Mental demands include; alertness, analytic ability, memory, concentration, judgment, initiative, precision, creativity and communication.

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