Advanced Practitioner

Description Report To: Physician(s) and Clinical Director Purpose: Responsible for administering patient care and treatments. Meet and exceed patient expectations and adhere to established practices while assuring the best possible care for patients.

Responsibilities

Fielding calls from patients within an office when they are seeking medical advice. Provides general care, administers prescribed medications, and treats patients according to standards. Ensures treatment areas are safe, organized, clean, have well-functioning equipment, and supplies are adequate. Records and reports patient’s history and family history.

Conducts physical examination on patient and records condition. Diagnose acute and chronic illnesses. Order and/or performs diagnostic tests. Educates patients and their family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness. Maintains and reviews patient’s records and charts post tests and examination results.

Reviews lab results and notifies patient of abnormalities and communicates recommended treatment to patient per physician consultation. Takes appropriate action for medical and non-medical emergencies occurring within the office. Assists with hospital care of patients, including daily rounds, in accordance with policies of the individual Supervising Physician.

Promote quality patient care and customer satisfaction. Weekend rounding Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practitioner program and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Assistant, or Midwife in the State of Texas. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Prefer at least 1 year of experience. Knowledge of professional theory, regulations, and practices to give and evaluate patient care.

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish and maintain a safe work environment. Possesses a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism. Excellent communications skills. Must have basic computer knowledge. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Physical/Mental Abilities: Ability to maintain quality control standards.

Ability to handle high patient volume. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to work well in a team environment. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform other physical demands including walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is required.

Must be able to handle difficult situations in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality.