What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Ortho/Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider position at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast?
Specialization:
Acute Care
Job Summary:
Qualified Candidates:
- Develop protocols and plans of treatment under physician supervision
- Must be people-oriented and willing to learn
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
- Must have strong interpersonal skills to work with a diverse patient population
- Expected to work with various patient demographics & medical staff averaging 15-20 consults a week
- Certified APP with prescriptive authority required
- Must be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas
- 3 plus years’ experience is preferred and work experience with patients in an outpatient setting
- Comfortable seeing orthopedic related conditions along with, back & neck pain.
- The APPs role is to see the patient, order the necessary diagnostics, prescribe medications, refer to specialists for surgery or for pain management.
- Also, another primary role includes being able to perform knee and shoulder joint injections
- The ability to partner with multi-specialty providers in the community to educate on clinic capabilities for patients
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Malpractice coverage
- No state income tax
Licensed for 391 beds, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is an acute-care tertiary facility located in Pasadena, Texas, that serves approximately 500,000 residents of Southeast Harris County. With a medical staff of 450 physicians and 1,200 employees, Southeast is proud to be Pasadena’s second-largest employer. A full-service facility, the hospital features advanced medical technologies and a recent $40 million expansion that supports its commitment to deliver high-quality community-based care.
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