Advanced Practice Provider | Resource Department | UMC Physicians

UMC Health System

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. __________________________________________________________________ Join UMC Physicians: Where Employee Satisfaction Soars at 96%! Summary: Title: Advanced Practice Provider – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Clinic: Resource Department, home base UMC Urgent Care at KingsPark We are seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider with a passion for others to join our outstanding healthcare team at UMC Physicians. If you are an experienced or new graduate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking to make an impact on the lives of others, we invite you to apply! Description: An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in this role functions with flexibility by traveling to different sites to fill temporary staffing gaps as needed. They provide patient care across multiple locations when coverage is required, ensuring continuity and access to care. When there are no active coverage needs, the APP is assigned to UMC Urgent Care at KingsPark as a home clinic, where they maintain a consistent patient panel and support daily operations. This hybrid model combines adaptability with stability, allowing the provider to respond to system-wide demands while still contributing to a core clinical team. Preferred Characteristics: • Goal oriented • Professional demeanor and appearance • Servant’s heart • Punctual and dependable • Works with a sense of urgency Availability Requirements: • Ability to work 40 hours per week • Hours vary anywhere from 8AM-9PM, occasional hours being 5PM-9PM • Weekend availability required, occasion may arise for the need Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Our Vision: To be the best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license
Must be in good standing with the State of Texas Medical Board or Texas Board of Nursing; or the ability to obtain or transfer your license to Texas
BSN or MSN degree and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program or accredited Nursing Practitioner program
Basic Life Support certification
Ability to work 40 hours per week
Hours vary anywhere from 8AM-9PM, occasional hours being 5PM-9PM
Weekend availability required, occasion may arise for the need
Knows clinical and nursing standards and practices in accordance with them
Will be required to show current knowledge and clinical competence of the special skills required to give quality care to patients in their unit
Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care

Nice To Haves

Goal oriented
Professional demeanor and appearance
Servant’s heart
Punctual and dependable
Works with a sense of urgency
Previous experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

Desires to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patient's optimal care
Must be compassionate, conscientious, and meticulous
Directs patient care including but not limited to: examine, diagnose, treat medical conditions of/for patients
Prescribes medication and medical testing; reviews and interprets test results; takes and records histories and physical examinations; communicates with physicians regarding patient care and follow-up
Participates with physician in a review of the patient health records
Assures that adequate patient records are maintained, completed and accurately documented in a timely manner; readily accessible and systemically organized
Performs services in accordance with company policy
Participates in appropriate Quality Improvement (QI) for the clinic
Flexible work hours to include evenings and weekends
Aware of Emergency Disaster Plans and how to respond in the event of a disaster
Works effectively with others, demonstrates leadership and teaching ability and the ability to work under pressure
Communicates effectively, both written and orally with patients, staff and other entities
Demonstrates working knowledge of current healthcare practices
Possesses skills and technical competence to execute work responsibilities
Operates within the established scope of practice
Prioritizes treatment based on medical and nursing diagnosis, patient history and expected patient outcomes
Additional duties as assigned