Nurse Practitioner NP / Physician Assistant PA

Job Description

Are you an NP or PA with at least one year of experience and would like to be part of an innovative company that is changing the physical therapy industry? Would you enjoy working under the guidance of a skilled practice leader who is fully invested in your future? If so, we want you on our team!

Jay Chavda, MD PA has been serving patients in the Houston area for more 30 years. He specializes in Ear, Nose, and Throat care, but can also extend to hearing services, physical therapy, and allergy treatment for his patients. The clinic also is family-owned and operated, and the staff atmosphere is very cooperative. This robust clinic sees anywhere from 20-40 patients per day, not including allergy shots, in-office examinations, physical therapy appointments, and hearing and balance testing.

We are looking for a competitive PA, which a strong sense of work ethic, who is interested in working in a busy specialty clinic. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, as a large population of our patients are strictly Spanish speakers, but employment does not depend on it.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible

Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine

Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise

Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions

Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events

Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)

Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients

Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards

Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializationsSkills

Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse

Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery

Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how

Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task

Caring and compassionate

Team player with good communication skills

BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science

Responsibilities

Work with clinicians, evaluating/diagnosing incoming patients

Create patient treatment plans; order testing

Appraise and keep clinicians up-to-date on client progress

Provide patients with information that encourages ongoing healthy habits

Upon goal completions, discharge client

Assist clinicians as they perform evaluation and diagnosis of new patients

Order diagnostic tests as needed

Develop and contribute to plans of treatment

Regularly evaluate and update clinicians on patient progress

Discharge patients when goals have been achieved

Educate patients on healthy practices that promote continued improvementRequired Skills

Up-to-date NP or PA license

1+ year(s) related experience

Pathology (diagnostic, treatment, medication) knowledge

Effective communicator; advanced interpersonal proficiency. Preference for bilingual (Spanish) candidates will be considered.

Compassionate about clients and their families

Able to effectively work with various team members

Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

At least 1 year of experience in a related healthcare field

Advanced knowledge of pathologies commonly seen in clinics, including diagnosing factors, treatments and medications

Excellent interpersonal skills; good communication via phone, electronic email, and face-to-face

Works well as part of an interdisciplinary team

Possess empathy for patients and family members