Advanced Practice Provider Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and hold a current, unrestricted Texas APRN license with appropriate national board certification; or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold a current, unrestricted Texas Physician Assistant license with national board certification.
• Current national board certification appropriate to the provider's role and patient population.
• Valid, unrestricted DEA registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment skills for acute illnesses and minor injuries.
• Ability to independently manage patient encounters within scope of practice and recognize when physician consultation or a higher level of care is necessary.
• Ability to prioritize and efficiently manage patient care in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation and appropriate medical billing practices.
• Professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Comfort providing care to a diverse patient population within a large public healthcare system.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of postgraduate experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an urgent care or emergency department setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses, minor injuries, and other urgent healthcare needs within the provider's scope of practice.
• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Perform clinical procedures consistent with training, competency, clinical privileges, and scope of practice.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals, including referrals, transfers, and escalation of care as appropriate.
• Provide evidence-based, compassionate care focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and timely access to services.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, and preventive health measures.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Adhere to clinical practice guidelines, organizational policies, and quality and patient safety standards established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health.
• Maintain a collaborative environment with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, peer review, and departmental activities to support quality patient care and operational efficiency.
• Support academic and educational initiatives as appropriate.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO) benefits.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and professional development support.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Malpractice insurance provided at no cost to the provider.
• Competitive base annual salary of $124,200–$151,800 based on experience and qualifications, with additional earning potential through a productivity incentive program.