Job Description 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.
