PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER

Center for Health Care Services•San Antonio, TX

44d•$118,461 - $118,461•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician's Assistant is responsible for providing evidence based medical care including diagnosis, treatment and/or proper referral, follow-up, education and counseling in Primary Care. Duties may include proving services to children and adolescents.

Requirements

Successful completion of an educational program for Physician Assistants accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, or by that committee's predecessor or successor entities is required or,
Master's of Science in Nursing from an accredited Family Nursing Program and have FNP designation. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field.
Completion of an accredited relevant Residency Program.
Must apply to be credentialed with all Center contracted payors.
Must have working knowledge of the principles of the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized care and treatment.
Must have working knowledge of State and Federal laws and professional standards related to medical treatment.
Must have ability to evaluate patients, set up and carry out an effective course of treatment utilizing the expertise of other clinical personnel with a minimum of direction.
Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.
Must be proficient with standard Microsoft Office applications and EMR systems.
Must be currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas with current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants OR Texas RN Advanced Practice the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Substance Registration Certificate (DEA).
Must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company's auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business.
Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a proven safe and harm-free method of behavior modification. All consumer-facing employees of CHCS must take NCI courses facilitated by the CHCS Training team within the first 45 days of employment.
NCI is intended to support human service professionals in giving aggressive, disruptive, or out-of-control people the best care and welfare possible, even in the most violent situation.
NCI training provides staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. It focuses on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage.

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of experience in a Family Proactive setting preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Language Proficiency Pay (LPP) payments are subject to successful testing, certification by CHCS Payroll, and availability of funding. Funding may be renewed in subsequent fiscal years but is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

Conducts medical examinations and reviews collateral information of assigned patients in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Determines needs for consultation and assists in coordination of medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
Examines patients, formulates diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing.
Interprets examination finding and test results and implements treatment plans.
Provides responses to patients and families when requested or needed.
Manages and maintains a program of comprehensive health for patients, including preventative medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
Prescribes and assesses effectiveness of pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for patient medical conditions.
Promotes bridging between counseling, support staff, and medical staff to provide quality consumer care while executing medical duties.
Completes timely documentations required by the EMR and all other documentation according to medical license and Center standards.
Performs other related duties as required.