Nocturnist Hospitalist APP Needed in Dallas, Texas
About The Position
Methodist Medical Group (MMG) is seeking a full-time nocturnist Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for our hospitalist group to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center. This position will consist of either cross coverage or admissions, rotating responsibilities on a monthly basis while working alongside another nocturnist APP and two hospitalist physicians. Full benefits included with CME reimbursement. MMG in Dallas, Texas, is a leading, multi-specialty physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. MMG offers a spectrum of medical and surgical specialties including; Primary Care, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hospital Medicine, Neurological Surgery, OBGYN, Orthopedic Surgery, Transplant Surgery and various other specialty service lines. With more than 450 employed providers across seven acute-care hospitals and over 97 ambulatory clinics, MMG is committed to delivering high-quality compassionate care. Our mission at MMG is to improve lives through compassionate quality healthcare and be the trusted choice for health and wellness.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master's Degree
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with acute care qualifications/certification required
- Or graduate of an approved accredited Physician Assistant program
- Recognition as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or recognition as an Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current Licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas to practice professional nursing or Current Licensure by the Board of Medical Examiners to practice as a Physician Assistant
- Must be current in CPR and ACLS certified
Nice To Haves
- At least two (2) years experience preferred but new graduates welcome to apply
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough physical assessment and medical histories of hospitalized patients
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests including imaging studies and laboratory tests
- Make accurate diagnoses based on clinical findings and test results
- Develop and implement patient tailored treatment plans
- Provide patient and family education regarding their condition and treatments
- Maintain accurate medical records and follows the standard practices of documentation
- Instruct patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance
- Stay up to date on evidence-based practices relevant to hospital medicine and follow hospital-based protocols
- Provide follow-up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with protocols established by physicians
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Refer deviations from normal to the appropriate health care professional/practitioner
- Provide a rotating schedule of cross coverage or admissions for the hospitalist group
Benefits
- Full benefits included with CME reimbursement
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continuing education allowance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- The chance to work with a top-notch healthcare professionals
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- a matched retirement plan
- an employee wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
