Advanced Practice Provider II - Urgent Care

Parkland Health•Garland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parkland is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider II (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for its Today Clinic at the Garland Health Center. The role provides patient-centered urgent care and is suited to a clinician with experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care. The anticipated caseload is 22 patients per day, divided evenly between morning and afternoon appointments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with optional weekend opportunities at other Parkland Health Centers and one week of on-call coverage annually. The position provides healthcare in a designated primary or specialty area, including diagnosis, treatment, patient education, and referrals. It also serves as a clinical resource and role model, supports training and evaluation of practitioners and students, and assists leadership with planning and implementing advanced practice provider activities. The ideal candidate is flexible, can manage patients independently while collaborating with the clinical team as needed, and is open to feedback and professional growth.

Requirements

At least 3 years of clinical experience as an APP performing the same or similar duties, or at least 5 years of clinical experience as an APP in any field.
For Physician Assistants: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program recognized by ARC-PA or its predecessors.
For APRNs: a master's degree in nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree accredited through CCNE or ACEN.
Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
Meet and maintain applicable licensing and registration requirements under the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies and Procedures.
Physician Assistants must hold current, valid Texas Board of Physician Assistants licensure and current NCCPA certification.
Nurse Practitioners must hold current Texas or Compact RN licensure, Texas APRN licensure with authorization in an accepted specialty, and active certification from an applicable recognized certifying organization.
Certified Nurse Midwives must hold current Texas or Compact RN licensure, Texas APRN licensure authorizing nurse-midwife practice, and active AMCB certification or predecessor certification.
Clinical Nurse Specialists must hold current Texas or Compact RN licensure, Texas APRN licensure authorizing clinical nurse specialist practice, and active certification in an applicable recognized specialty.
Provide care according to applicable Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board rules, licensure, protocols, multidisciplinary plans of care, and clinical-area standards.
Demonstrate leadership through clinical skills and practice development; effective verbal and written communication; leadership abilities that include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management; knowledge of Parkland policies and mission; and patient-centered behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care.
Flexibility, confidence managing patients independently while collaborating with the clinical team as needed, and openness to feedback and professional growth.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient histories, perform physical examinations, assess patients, order appropriate tests, determine diagnoses, and develop plans of care in the designated specialty area.
Provide appropriate medical decision-making and patient care management, use written medical protocols and consultants appropriately, and support good health outcomes.
Accurately document histories, findings, treatments, and recommendations; manage time effectively; consult supervising physicians and refer patients as needed.
Include patients and families in care planning when appropriate, provide education that supports self-management and treatment compliance, arrange follow-up, and develop patient education materials.
Train, supervise, and evaluate APP students; contribute to the education of residents, interns, and other healthcare trainees; and serve as a clinical resource and role model.
Maintain current knowledge of developments and trends in the practice field through professional education and organizations, and share knowledge with peers and staff.
Collaborate with PHHS staff and provide patient-centered care focused on customer service and patient satisfaction.
Maintain knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines; maintain required certifications and licensure; and complete assigned compliance training and obligations.
Identify department work processes and recommend improvements to effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency; participate in quality assurance and quality improvement projects and, as applicable, clinical research or drug trials.
Assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring annual departmental goals and objectives; attend staff meetings and serve on assigned multidisciplinary groups and committees.