Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Kaufman, TX

Flourishing family practice clinic is seeking a full-time APP to join our team and our commitment to provide high quality care to our patients of all ages. (Part-time also considered!)  

Our ACO is Southwestern Health Resources, which is a clinically integrated network that offers an alliance of trusted providers who work together to give high-quality coordinated care to patients, while also finding ways to lessen the cost of care. Our patient payer mix encompasses a wide variety of commercial insured, Medicare/MA, and cash pay. We do not accept Medicaid. Our EMR is eClinical Works.  

This opportunity provides a flexible. Full-Time employment involves a scheduled 36 hour in clinic week plus 4 hours admin time/week. Candidates must be able to work 1-2 evenings (until 7:00 PM) per week and 2 Saturdays (half day) per month. Clinic volume: Approximately 3 patients per hour. Appointment lengths alternate between 15 to 30-minute visits.

No call, no hospital… outpatient only!

Essential Functions:

• Collaboration with MD/Physician-owner and current team of 3 other APPs. 
• Oversee primary preventative and comprehensive/problem focused care for patients aged 12 months and up in order to make treatment decisions and attain health goals.
• Assess the physical examination and medical history of patients, determine diagnosis, and implement a treatment plan.
• Order, collect and interpret laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluate the patient need for up-to-date immunizations and order/administer.
• Counsel and educate patients on topics such as chronic disease management, medications, and compliance.
• Perform procedures, such as joint injections and minor skin procedures (punch biopsy, I&D, lesion removals, etc.) 
• Manage prescriptions and refills as needed
• Women’s Wellness Exams
• Provide patient care through virtual/telehealth visits as necessary
• All other duties as assigned

General Expectations: 

• Demonstrate the highest level of ethics, integrity, professionalism, accountability and service in interactions with patients and their families, other providers, and all staff members.
• Assist in providing a friendly, respectful environment for patients and other staff members.
• Work as a team with physician and other mid-level providers
• Be receptive to guidance and constructive criticism.
• Provide evidence-based care when prescribing medications and other treatments.
• Show proof of all vaccines as recommended/advised by CDC guidelines for Health-Care Workers, including COVID-19 vaccination.
• Adhere to regulatory agency requirements, OSHA standards, and Universal Precautions regarding infectious disease, hazardous materials, and use of PPE.
• Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations in order to maintain the security of Protected Health Information.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Computer literate and willing to learn new software skills.

Required Education and Licensure:

• Graduate from an accredited US PA program or FNP program
• 3-5+ years outpatient Primary Care experience (Strongly preferred)
• New Grads welcome to apply (5+ years of previous ER or ICU experience as RN, prior to NP training, would be optimal)
• Maintain Unrestricted License to practice as a PA or NP in the State of Texas
• Certified in Family Practice, maintain active status while employed
• DEA license

 Benefits: 

• Base hourly pay, negotiable based on experience and skills.
• Production bonus(es)- based on Collections and adherence to Quality-of-Care measures.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance plus 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Malpractice
• Paid Holidays (9 days per year)
• Paid CME (5 days) and PTO (10 days)