Job Description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Reports To: Physician

Department: RPO Physician Partners – The Office of Dr. Stacey Jones

Location: 509 W Tidwell Road

Suite 100

Houston, TX 77091

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – provides comprehensive healthcare services in collaboration with the physician and multidisciplinary team. The APP will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, performing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services. This role emphasizes patient education, wellness promotion, and chronic disease management, and operates within the scope of the NP/PA license under Texas state and federal regulations.

Essential Job Functions

Under the guidance of the supervising physician:

- Perform thorough patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations.

- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (e.g., laboratory tests, imaging) and make clinical decisions based on findings.

- Develop and implement treatment plans, prescribe medications, and manage patient therapies in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.

- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.

- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care.

- Conduct follow-up visits to monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as necessary.

- Document patient encounters, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of care delivery.

- Stay updated on best practices, protocols, and guidelines in the healthcare field through continuing education.

Scope of Work

- The APP will provide care in an outpatient setting.

- Care will encompass acute and chronic conditions, preventive health, and health maintenance.

- Procedures within the APP’s scope of practice will be performed as needed (e.g., suturing, wound care, joint injections).

- Act as a resource for nursing staff and other clinical team members on clinical management and education.

Minimum Qualifications

- Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program.

- Current and valid state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

- National board certification (AANP, ANCC for NP; NCCPA for PA).

- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications

- 2+ years of clinical experience in a relevant medical specialty (e.g., primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, etc.). Clinical outpatient experience preferred.

- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.

- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

- Fluency in Spanish preferred (but not required).

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for this role and is subject to change based on the healthcare organization's needs and state regulations.

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