We seek a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to evaluate and treat patients and deliver care to patients experiencing musculoskeletal problems or who have recently undergone orthopedic surgery or other procedures. This position will perform pre-operative and post-operative physical health assessments, provide patient education and counseling, order and interpret diagnostic procedures, and work as part of a team to ensure ongoing management of chronic disease conditions delivered through a combination of onsite and telehealth visits to post acute facilities near your location in the Dallas, Houston or San Antonio, TX area.

• Engage in independent decision-making about health care needs and provide orthopedic health care services to individuals throughout the stages of their surgical experience.
• Examine patients and review medical history to diagnose orthopedic conditions such as fractures, sprains, and arthritis.
• Help patients with pre and post-surgical follow-up care.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRI scans, and blood tests.
• Developing treatment plans that may include medication, physical therapy, or surgery
• Perform minor surgical procedures within the scope and realm of their practice agreement with their supervising physician(s).

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES

• Detailed knowledge and experience of common geriatric orthopedic issues including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, fractures, and tendon or ligament injuries.
• Ability to provide both telehealth and onsite visits to skilled nursing facilities in the Dallas, Houston or San Antonio area. (75% telehealth and 25% onsite visits)
• Due to the hybrid nature of this position, applicants living in the Dallas, Houston or San Antonio areas will have priority.
• Must be able to commit to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, 2 or more hours time block each time
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with patients, family members, and other medical professionals.
• Comfortable working independently and in collaboration with other medical team members in utilizing approved protocols, procedures, and expert consultation for our adult neurocritical care patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Nursing Licensure, Certification, and Registration
• Current, valid Texas APRN license Certification through the ANCC, AANP (or equivalent certification body)
• Current BLS required
• Medicare NPI #, 855I and 855r on file (Independent NP Medicare Provider Number/PTAN#)
• Must be able to commit to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.(in 2 or more hours time block each time)
• No weekends or evenings at this time.
• Orthopedic-focused clinical experience (3+ years required)
• Geriatrics and telehealth experience are highly preferred.

WE OFFER

• A position that showcases your strengths and provides a flexible schedule that works for you.
• Competitive base pay rate
• Additional RVU-based incentive model as additional income potential
• A supportive, collaborative environment
• Schedules built around your availability and zoning considerations to help maximize patient visits

ABOUT US:

We are a collaborative team of medical professionals who are driven to revolutionize healthcare for the elderly. We are passionate about improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction by integrating telehealth and in-person visits in our service model.

We offer an innovative, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform and a support network so that our clinicians and providers can focus on what they do best: connecting with their patients and delivering consistent, affordable care through enhanced patient experiences. We are proud to be able to offer outstanding opportunities for Advanced Practitioners to do what they do best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We are fully invested in improving clinician job satisfaction. Our team enjoys:

• The autonomy of setting their hours and schedules
• Flexibility that allows for a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by a competitive earning potential and growth opportunities
• A supportive, patient-centered environment based upon a culture of caring and the joy of practicing medicine and fundamentally improving the healthcare system by making medical specialists accessible to “hard-to-reach" patients and seniors.
• Working with other providers that are experts in their field
• The opportunity to lend their healthcare expertise through meaningful work.

Our clinician-focused technology and resources will help you:

• Conduct clinical assessments and evaluations.
• Formulate treatment plans as needed.
• Prescribe medications with proper dosage and administration instructions.
• Oversee telemedicine patient flow and daily functions of the telemedicine shift.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records of patients' contact details, medical history, prescribed medications, allergies, diagnoses, and progress.
• Maintain integrity, availability, and confidentiality of all PHI
• Oversee the reporting of diagnostic testing results, follow-up treatment, referrals, and recovery.
• Participate in quality assurance and care improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to HIPAA standards for information security, privacy, and confidentiality.

Our ideal candidates would have

• The ability to build rapport with patients and exude a compassionate and caring demeanor
• Sharp, evidence-based clinical assessment and diagnosis skills.
• Interest in providing caring and compassionate services with a non-judgmental, patient-centered approach
• Skilled at using online tools and technology to deliver care and communicate with patients
• No restrictions on the ability to be credentialed with Medicaid or other payers
• Open to learning new software and technology; technology protocol and EMR training provided, if needed
• Fluency in other languages in addition to English is highly desirable