What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position at Journey Medical Care Group?
Job Overview
We are seeking dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) / nursing homes in collaboration with our team's senior physicians. The salary listed is a full-time equivalent to this position.
Locations of SNFs:
- Giddings, TX 78942
- Brookshire, TX 77423
Schedule:
- Part-time: 1-2 days per week
- Opportunity for additional shifts based on availability
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
Patient Care & Visits
- Conduct timely and thorough evaluations and treatments for new admissions and readmissions.
- Reliably perform follow-up visits based on practice guidelines and patient needs.
- Address acute changes in patient conditions, ensuring optimal care to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.
Medical Competency & Treatment
- Accurately assess patients and develop management plans that are consistent with current standard of care and our group's practice guidelines. (Practice guidelines and other reference resources will be provided by the practice upon hiring).
- Prevent hospitalizations by promptly addressing medical concerns such as infections, dehydration, volume overload, uncontrolled diabetes, acute kidney injury, and uncontrolled hypertension.
- Committed to lifelong learning.
Communication
- Reliably and promptly respond to calls, texts, and other requests from the skilled nursing facilities / nursing homes during required hours. There will be no overnight call duties.
- Dedicate an appropriate amount of time to patients and/or families during medical encounters to ensure comprehensive care.
- Clearly and effectively explain care plans to patients, families, and the directors of nurses at the skilled nursing facilities / nursing homes.
Professionalism & Teamwork
- Exhibit a courteous and professional attitude when communicating with collaborating physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers, patients, and families.
- Treat all parties with respect and demonstrate openness to constructive feedback to foster a positive working environment.
Documentation & Compliance
- Promptly complete progress notes per practice requirements. (The EHR system has been customized for the group to maximize efficient charting.)
Qualifications
- Active Nurse Practitioner license or Physician Assistant license in the state of Texas.
- Clinical experience as an NP or PA in one of the following settings: skilled nursing facilities / nursing homes, hospital (such as hospitalist team or general medicine consult team), primary care clinic, or medicine subspecialty clinic (such as cardiology or pulmonology).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible work hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
- Minimal administrative duties.
- Opportunity to work with a supportive and collaborative team.
About Our Medical Practice
- Journey Medical Care Group is a physician-led medical practice committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care to patients in long-term care facilities. Our expanding practice provide medical services in Houston, Bryan-College Station, Beaumont, Waco, Galveston, and surrounding areas. Learn more about us by visiting our website at www.journeymedicalgroup.com/
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $154,115.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Hospital Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Application Question(s):
- Have you had clinical experience as an NP or PA provider in one of the following settings: hospital medicine, skilled nursing facilities / nursing homes, or primary care clinic?
- Will you be able to reliably and promptly respond to occasional calls, texts, and other requests from the skilled nursing facilities / nursing homes during business hours? (No overnight duties)
- Will you be able to reliably round at the SNF / nursing homes 1 - 2 times a week?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $154,115 - $200,000