Mid-Level Practitioner (NP or PA) - Internal Medicine

Cogdell Memorial Hospital • Snyder, TX

82d

About The Position

The Mid-Level practitioner is responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision including conducting examinations, writing prescriptions, medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. Attends all departmental, organizational, and medical staff (as appropriate to departmental rules and regulations) committee meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Bachelor's degree and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current CPR or BLS certification required.
• Must be supervised by a licensed physician.
• Must hold and maintain current state licensure as a Physician Assistant or Advance Practice Registered Nurse.
• If prescriptive authority for controlled substances is delegated, must have a Texas Department of Public Safety Controlled Substances Permit and a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical office experience desired; hospital & Clinic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical model and roles of physicians and physician assistants/Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Midwife or Clinical Social Worker.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within appropriate scope of practice.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians on complicated cases.
• Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in a user-friendly manner.
• Skill in gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic, and emotional patient data.
• Skill in accurately evaluating patient problems in person or via phone and providing appropriate advice, intervention, or referral.
• Skill in developing/revising patient care plan based on patient status.
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status including state of wellness, and compliance with care recommendations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong reasoning/critical thinking skills.
• Excellent time management, collaboration, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to adapt to change and support new technologies as well as policies and procedures in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, treat medical conditions of/for patients; prescribe medications and medical testing.
• Reviewing and interpreting tests results; taking and recording histories and physical examinations; communication with physicians regarding patient care and follow up.
• Participates in the development, execution and periodic review of the written patient care policies of the Clinic.
• Participates with the physician in weekly review of the patient health records.
• Assures that adequate patient records are maintained, completed and accurately documented, readily assessable and systematically organized; auditing monthly and training.
• Participates in the development, interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures, philosophy and objective of use for the Clinic service and its employees.
• Arranges to remain in the clinic while the supervising physician is out in order to maintain continuity of care.
• Performs services in accordance with Cogdell Memorial Hospital Rural Health Clinic policies.
• Participates in appropriate Quality Improvement (QI) for the Clinic.
• Participates as a member of the Professional Advisory Group.
• Attends Mandatory Meetings held within the department.
• Adjust work hours/schedule to meet the needs and demands of the department and hospital.
• Aware of all Emergency Disaster Plans and how to respond if a Disaster occurs.
• Works effectively with others, demonstrates leadership and teaching ability and the ability to work under pressure.
• Appreciation of and desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patients optimal care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree