Physician Assistant Float

Are you a person-centered and compassionate individual that believes in providing quality care that has positive effect on our communities? At Community Health Network, we are driven to create extraordinary experiences for our patients and employees. Our objective is to provide opportunities that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Tuition Reimbursement:

This position may be eligible for HRSA NHSC Tuition Repayment for up to $75,000. Please visit nhsc.hrsa.gov for more information.

Benefits:

MyCHN offers comprehensive and competitive coverage to eligible MyCHN employees. We believe that health and financial wellness is key to a successful employee.

PTO up to 128 hours starting off

Sick Time up to 40 hours

Health Insurance with employer paid premiums for employees

Dental Insurance with employer paid premiums for employees

401(k) with up to 4% company matching

Basic Group Life Insurance with employer paid coverage of $15,000

Vision, STD, LTD, Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, etc.

Regional Placement:

This position may require the applicant to work at multiple clinics. Our clinics are split into South and North regions

North: Pearland, Houston (Scarsdale Blvd), Alvin, League City, Bay Region- Bacliff, League City, and Pasadena

South: Angleton, Lake Jackson, Clute, and Freeport

This medical provider position may will reside at one of the Southern Region of Clinics. The successful candidate would qualify for the Premium Rate Pay, which is an additional 10% of the base pay

Southern Region includes clinics in Lake Jackson, Clute, and Freeport

Job Summary:

Functions as an advanced practitioner and is responsible for the provision of primary health care for clients of all ages. Prescribes via prescriptive authority. Collaborate with physicians. The Family Nurse Practitioner is committed to ensuring a positive patient experience and following PCMH guidelines and principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Applies advanced specialty knowledge, clinical skills, and expertise to assess patients and develop a list of actual and potential needs/diagnoses

Responsible for gathering health history of patients through interview of patient and/or family member and physical examination

Identifies risk factors through discrimination of normal and abnormal findings obtained through health history, physical examination, laboratory and/or radiological test results, and behavioral assessment

Applies advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise in planning and implementation of patient’s care.

Assessment and management of wellness with consultation or referral as needed

Performs individual, marital, couples, group and crisis intervention counseling to patients experiencing social and emotional difficulties

Referral of unstable, chronic illness

Counseling and education relating to specific health care needs and/or health promoting activities

Collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals in the provision of care

Must maintain professional licenses and professional competency through continuing education

Must maintain patient documentation in a prompt and comprehensive manner.

Ensure patient calls are returned and patient follow-up for referrals and pharmacy are handled promptly

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Ability to relate to people of all socioeconomic levels

A consumer advocate for quality health care and services

Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Consumer advocate for quality health care and services

Strong team player with a focus on collaboration

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex documents

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

Experience in the health care field (primary or acute care)

Experience working with non-profit organizations

Supervisory experience

Required Education and Experience:

Licensed as Family Nurse Practitioner with recognition as Advanced Practice Nurse or licensed as a Physician Assistant with recognition by the Texas Medical Board

Master of Science in Nursing

Certification in area of practice or eligibility for certification

Preferred Education and Experience:

ACLS certification desirable

Supervision Responsibilities:

None

Physical Requirements

Occasionally required to sit

Frequently required to talk and stand

Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific frequently vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE LEVEL: 1 (HIGH)

Noise Level: Moderate

\Putting Our Heart into Your Care\

MyCHN (Community Health Network) is a local healthcare provider dedicated to providing excellence in care and service. We currently operate in Brazoria, Harris, and Galveston counties.

MyCHN (Community Health Network) is a healthcare organization with 14 locations throughout the greater Houston area that offers multiple services for whole-person care.