This is a 1099 (independent contractor) PRN position
Locations:
- Houston (Clinic locations: Vintage Park, Champion Forest, Grand Pkwy, and Bunker Hill)
We are looking for:
Nurse Practitioner:
- a master's degree in advanced practice nursing from an accredited program; 3+ years of experience
- current, valid State of Texas RN & APRN licenses; current, unrestricted DEA
- advanced interpersonal and counseling skills; ability to work as part of an integrated healthcare team to provide an exceptional patient experience
or
Physician Assistant:
- a graduate degree from an accredited PA Program; 3+ years of experience
- Board Certification by the NCCPA; current, unrestricted license to practice in Texas
- current, unrestricted DEA
- advanced interpersonal and counseling skills; ability to work as part of an integrated healthcare team to provide an exceptional patient experience
What is the work?
Patient Care:
- Interviews patients; takes medical histories; assesses patient health; performs physical examinations; administers injections/ immunizations; performs suturing, splinting, casting; manages wounds and infections
- Instructs / counsels patients; explains treatments and medications; counsels / promotes emotional and physical health and wellness
- Obtains / studies medical histories; documents patient and clinic records
- Administers / orders diagnostic tests; interprets results; makes diagnoses; prescribes medications and other treatments
- Identifies short- / long-range patient care issues; recommends courses of action; implements physician directives
- Provides / ensures continuity of care; develops / implements patient care management plans
- Complies / ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements, and infection control protocols and policies
- Develops health care team staff; provides training and educational / growth opportunities
- Maintains professional / technical knowledge; reviews professional journals; establishes personal network; participates in educational workshops and professional associations
- Collaborates with clinic staff to recommend / improve patient care practices, and clinic guidelines and workflow
- Ensures adherence to HIPAA regulations
What is your background?
Nurse Practitioner
- Master's degree in advanced practice nursing from an accredited program
- 3+ years of health care experience
- Current valid RN License
- Current, unrestricted State of Texas APRN license
- Current, unrestricted DEA
- AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card
or
Physician Assistant
- Graduate degree from an accredited PA Program
- 3+ years of health care experience
- Board Certification by the NCCPA
- Current, unrestricted license to practice in Texas
- Current, unrestricted DEA
- Current BLS certification by an approved American Heart Association organization
Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a HEB Wellness Provider?
- Advanced interpersonal and counseling skills
- Advanced verbal / written / listening communication skills
- Strong deductive / inductive reasoning and observation skills
- People- and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks; adaptability; flexibility
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work well as part of a team
Can you -
- Function in a fast-paced clinic / office environment
- Sit / stand / stoop for extended periods
- Regularly lift up to 20 lbs
- Work extended hours and / or rotating schedules
- Maintain required annual continuing medical education