About this opportunity
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation lists this Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner opportunity in corpus christi, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Employment Options: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Independent Contractor
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation is seeking a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in Corpus Christi, Texas, with full-time or part-time opportunities available. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer. Work schedule will be discussed during the interview process.
Compensation: $119,000 $125,000 annually for full-time employment. Part-time compensation will be prorated based on the agreed schedule. Independent contractor compensation will be negotiated based on hours, scope of services, and contract terms.
Summary: Provide direct medical care to patients of the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation.
Responsibilities: Nurse Practitioner
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of chronic and acute illnesses.
Attends to patients in a timely and orderly manner to keep waiting time to a minimum and maximize productivity.
Obtains appropriate patient history, performs physical evaluation, orders appropriate diagnostic tests and follows-up with interpretation, formulates assessment and initiates treatment plan with appropriate follow up appointments.
Order and review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) signs, dates and follows up with patients in a timely manner.
Ensures documentation is recorded in a complete, timely and orderly manner, utilizing template in the electronic medical record, as well as utilize the electronic health record to its full capacity.
Collaborate with other physicians, nurse-practitioners, medical assistants, and available in-house social service support programs to ensure efficient, high-quality integrated care.
Additional Expectations: Nurse Practitioner
Comfortable working independently with strong clinical judgement.
Comfortable in completing three to four patient encounters per clinical hour.
Able to complete three to four patient encounters per clinic hour.
Close patient encounter notes within three business days after encounter occurs.
A positive, can do attitude focused on positive patient interactions and improving the practice.
Qualifications/Experience:
Current license to practice as an APRN or PA in Texas with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity.
Active DEA license (or ability to obtain).
Previous experience in primary care setting preferred.
Spanish speaking a plus but not required.
Time/Physical Requirements
Normal clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Some negotiation in schedule is available, based on needs of clinic.
Some travel to satellite clinic locations may be required, based on clinic needs.
Tasks occur in both medical office and clinic setting.
Able to lift 25lbs and perform normal duties associated in a clinic and office setting.
Worksite address
corpus christi, TX, 78415, US
Who can apply
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