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Physician Assistant - Cardiology - PRN
The Physician Assistant - Cardiology - PRN is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board.
The Advanced Practice Professional provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician. These providers work in a specialty clinic, and may specialize in Palliative Care, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, Nephrology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology or other medical specialty.
Essential Functions of the Role:
Assess the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem-focused physical examinations and medical histories.
Order, collect, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs.
Prescribe, recommend and/or employ medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or perform indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.
Formulate and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in partnership with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate.
Counsel patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.
Maintain appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiate timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise.
Provide consultation level services for conditions/problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.
Manage patients in a healthcare setting(s) other than primary clinic setting (e.g., inpatient, emergency services, procedural, etc.).
Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and competency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician.
Key Success Factors:
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans.
Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.
Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
Texas RN licensure or RN licensure with compact privilege from a state that is party to the Nurse Licensure Compact for RNs and LVNs & Texas APRN.
Current license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Certification from an accredited board as an APRN for the patient population of focus required.
Position Highlights:
PRN - 1 shift per week with flexibility to cover vacations and maternity leave.
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday.
Duties include: rounding, discharges, patient education, intermediary care.
Benefits:
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
Tuition Reimbursement.
PTO accrual beginning Day 1.
Qualifications:
Education - Grad of an Accredited Program.
Experience - More than 1 Year of Experience.
Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
Who can apply
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