Mid-Level Practitioner, Physician Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

• The Mid-level Practitioner is responsible for providing health care to patients in the hospital or office setting. The Mid-level Practitioner works in consultation, cooperation and coordination through a collaborative physician. The Mid-level Practitioner functions according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Advanced Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistants in the State of Texas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education
  • Master's Degree
• Minimum Work Experience
  • Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Required Licenses/Certifications
  • BSN, MSN, ANP, or PA licensed in the state of Texas
  • BLS
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies.
  • Thorough knowledge of patient triage, diagnosis and evidenced-based care.
  • Knowledge in overcoming barriers from diagnosis to treatment including: financial/economic, language/culture, transportation issues.
  • Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising.
  • Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures.
  • Skill in problem solving.
  • Skill in verbal and written communication.
  • Skill in speaking engagements and other activities that raise awareness to diseases and disease processes.
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply policies and procedures.
  • Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
  • Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.
• Designated Driver
  • No
• OSHA Category
  • 1 - High Risk