Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Float
Humana - San Antonio, TX
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) applies advanced education and clinical competencies to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The NP/ PA works on problems of diverse scope and complexity ranging from moderate to substantial. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) provides health promotion and maintenance through the diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and chronic conditions. Prescribes medication, examines patients, diagnoses illnesses, and provides treatment. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercises independent judgment and decision making on complex issues regarding job duties and related tasks, and works under minimal supervision, using independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
Responsibilities
- Provide health promotion and maintenance through diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and chronic conditions.
- Prescribe medication and examine patients.
- Diagnose illnesses and provide treatment.
- Advise executives on developing functional strategies related to healthcare matters.
- Exercise independent judgment and decision-making on complex issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Masters in Science - NP or PA
- Active, unrestricted NP or PA license in Texas
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of skill with interpersonal relationships and communications with colleagues/patients
- Fully engaged in the concept of 'Integrated team-based care' model
- Willingness and ability to learn/adapt to practice in a value-based care setting
- Superior patient/customer service
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of HEDIS measures and quality indicators
- Experience managing Medicare Advantage panel of patients with understanding of Best Practice in coordinated care environment in a value-based relationship environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Company and personal holidays
- Volunteer time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Many other opportunities
