Rpo Physician Partners - Houston, TX
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Houston, TX
About the position
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (APP) role at RPO Physician Partners involves providing comprehensive healthcare services in collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team. The APP will focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, emphasizing patient education, wellness promotion, and chronic disease management within the outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 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).
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
