Benefits:
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Reports To: Physician
Department: RPO Physician Partners – The Office of Dr. Stacey Jones
Location: 509 W Tidwell Road
Suite 100
Houston, TX 77091
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – provides comprehensive healthcare services in collaboration with the physician and multidisciplinary team. The APP will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, performing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services. This role emphasizes patient education, wellness promotion, and chronic disease management, and operates within the scope of the NP/PA license under Texas state and federal regulations.
Essential Job Functions
Under the guidance of the supervising physician:
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Perform thorough patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations.
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Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (e.g., laboratory tests, imaging) and make clinical decisions based on findings.
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Develop and implement treatment plans, prescribe medications, and manage patient therapies in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
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Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
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Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care.
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Conduct follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as necessary.
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Document patient encounters, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of care delivery.
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Stay updated on best practices, protocols, and guidelines in the healthcare field through continuing education.
Scope of Work
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The APP will provide care in an outpatient setting.
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Care will encompass acute and chronic conditions, preventive health, and health maintenance.
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Procedures within the APP’s scope of practice will be performed as needed (e.g., suturing, wound care, joint injections).
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Act as a resource for nursing staff and other clinical team members on clinical management and education.
Minimum Qualifications
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Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.
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Current and valid state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
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National board certification (AANP, ANCC for NP; NCCPA for PA).
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team.
Preferred Qualifications
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2+ years of clinical experience in a relevant medical specialty (e.g., primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, etc.). Clinical outpatient experience preferred.
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Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
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Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
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Fluency in Spanish preferred (but not required).
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for this role and is subject to change based on the healthcare organization's needs and state regulations.