Description
We are seeking a highly motivated provider to add to our busy Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Practice as well as our Wellness Practice. We are excited to offer growing practice opportunities for advancement in this field of medicine.
Job Responsibilities for the Advanced Practice Clinician
Assesses patient health status including state of wellness and compliance with care plan. Determines and performs and/or prescribes appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Provides acute and chronic patient care including taking histories, completing physical examinations, completing patient assessments and formulation of medical care planning to complete patient care including writing of medication prescriptions as appointed by Texas law and the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
Triages patient calls and evaluates patient problems. This includes the administration of medications and injections in compliance with applicable federal and state law as well as clinic guidelines.
This is an in office clinic position seeing patients as appropriate. This may/may not be at the direction of the supervising physician, as the job holder should be capable of assessing patient condition and his/her corresponding need to be seen.
Responds to emergencies including, but not limited to, the use of CPR and ACLS.
Documents patient information and care provided in patient record and maintains department statistics. Uses computer to access/enter needed data.
Educates patients and families as appropriate. This includes instructing the patient/family about health and illness prevention. Charged with recommending community resources that may aid in meeting patient/family needs.
Responsible for monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Consults with other staff as necessary. This includes collaboration with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
Requirements
Qualifications for the Advanced Practice Clinician: Minimum of one year professional NP/PA experience is preferred. Nurse Practitioner: Must maintain NP licensure and NP Board Certification. Current BLS or ACLS certification. Physician Assistant: Must maintain PA licensure.
