Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Asst.

About the Role

Join Val Verde Regional Medical Center as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant delivering quality primary care in a multidisciplinary team setting in Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services including diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
• Maintain clinical expertise and competency.
• Provide clinic sessions including extended hours.
• Manage a minimum of 3500 primary care encounters annually.
• Prescribe medications and treatment regimens.
• Review lab and x-ray reports timely.
• Provide continuity of care including inpatient and nursing home care.
• Participate in emergency on-call duties on a scheduled basis.
• Maintain health records and educate patients and families.
• Participate in health promotion and clinic meetings.
• Provide clinical oversight under Medical Director supervision.
• Train and supervise students and clinical support staff.
• Participate in community health planning and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Graduate from accredited nursing or PA program.
• Current Texas Board certification and DEA registration.
• Minimum 1 year cardiology experience.
• Annual continuing education.

Benefits & Compensation

• Not specified.

Work Schedule

• Approximately 40 hours per week.
• Scheduled emergency on-call required.
• No explicit weekend or night shift details.

This role demands clinical excellence with cardiology experience and active participation in patient care and clinic operations. Physician supervision is required as per Texas regulations.