Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- PRN

Hunt Regional Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its provider team on a PRN basis. In this role, you will perform direct patient services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of patient management plans. You will work with patients across the continuum of care, including chronic disease management, and may provide services at any Hunt Regional Healthcare location.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health history and physical assessments
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to diagnosis and patient needs
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests related to patient diagnosis
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment under physician delegation, in accordance with Texas Medical Board requirements
• Provide patient and family counseling, education, and support regarding treatment plans
• Facilitate patient transitions within and between healthcare settings
• Initiate and provide ongoing chronic care management for patients with significant chronic illness
• Establish, implement, revise, and manage patient care plans addressing physical, mental, cognitive, psychosocial, functional, and environmental needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members through appropriate communications and referrals
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare team members as necessary
• Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to compliance plans and HIPAA standards
• Attend required corporate integrity and compliance training programs

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current and unrestricted Physician Assistant license
• Current Texas Pharmacy and DEA License, or eligibility to obtain
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to integrate knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiating skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including relationship building, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
• Knowledge of health promotion, health risk identification, and patient education principles
• Knowledge of community, professional, and educational resources
• Knowledge of practice management systems and electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and practice management software

Physical Requirements

• Must work varied hours to meet position demands
• May be exposed to communicable diseases
• May be exposed to combative and irrational patients
• Required to read paper and electronic medical records
• Required to use computer monitor and keyboard for data entry
• May be required to work extended hours or schedule variations to ensure adequate patient care and community service

Reporting Structure

• Reports to the VP of Quality/Coordinated Care