Nurse Practitioner (Neurology) (PH3821 - Metro Specialty)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers neurology patients assigned to physician’s panel, on an out-patient basis.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assess medical conditions consulting with supervising physician.
• Maintains electronic health records (EHR) for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures providing appropriate, legible documentation.
• Affirms continuity of care by providing medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center’s scope of practice.
• Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and imaging studies and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care consulting with supervising physician as needed.
• Reviews all lab and imaging reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately with supervising physician as needed.
• Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center.
• Provides excellent internal/external customer service.
• Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Contributes to continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed.
• Attends and participates in clinic meetings, departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Director of Neurology / FNP.
• Trains and mentors’ Medical Students and clinical support staff engaged in activities and procedures, when appropriate.

Job Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from accredited university in a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
• Board Certified AANP, ANCC or related required
• Minimum 2 Years’ Experience In Family Medicine Specialty in Neurology, Rheumatology or Sports Medicine highly preferred
• Strong experience with EMR/EMR systems
• Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice as a mid-level (NP/PA) in the State of Texas
• Annual continuing medical education as required by board specialty
• Must be registered and have current DEA
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association