Description Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Classification: Full Time or Part Time or Independent Contractor Reports to: Chief Medical Officer Salary: $119,000–$125,000 annually for full-time employment. Part-time compensation will be prorated based on the agreed schedule. Independent contractor compensation will be negotiated based on hours, scope of services, and contract terms. Summary: Provide direct medical care to patients of the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation. Responsibilities: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of chronic and acute illnesses. • Attends to patients in a timely and orderly manner to keep waiting time to a minimum and maximize productivity. • Obtains appropriate patient history, performs physical evaluation, orders appropriate diagnostic tests and follows-up with interpretation, formulates assessment and initiates treatment plan with appropriate follow up appointments. • Order and review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) signs, dates and follows up with patients in a timely manner. • Ensures documentation is recorded in a complete, timely and orderly manner, utilizing template in the electronic medical record, as well as utilize the electronic health record to its full capacity. • Collaborate with other physicians, nurse-practitioners, medical assistants, and available in-house social service support programs to ensure efficient, high-quality integrated care. Additional Expectations: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant • Comfortable working independently with strong clinical judgement. • Comfortable in completing three to four patient encounters per clinical hour. • Able to complete three to four patient encounters per clinic hour. • Close patient encounter notes within three business days after encounter occurs. • A positive, “can do” attitude focused on positive patient interactions and improving the practice. Requirements Qualifications/Experience: • Current license to practice as an APRN or PA in Texas with no pending or previous disciplinary action from any state licensing entity. • Active DEA license (or ability to obtain). • Previous experience in primary care setting preferred. • Spanish speaking a plus but not required. Time/Physical Requirements • Normal clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Some negotiation in schedule is available, based on needs of clinic. • Some travel to satellite clinic locations may be required, based on clinic needs. • Tasks occur in both medical office and clinic setting. • Able to lift 25lbs and perform normal duties associated in a clinic and office setting.