APP, Hendrick Clinic Neurosurgery

Hendrick Clinic Hendrick Clinic General Surgery Full Time Day ShiftM-F 8-5

JOB SUMMARY The APP is responsible for providing health care to patients in the hospital or office setting.  Works in consultation, cooperation, and coordination through a collaborative physician.  Functions according to the established standards and practices of medicine for Physician’s Assistants in the State of Texas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education Master’s Degree Minimum Work Experience No previous experience Required Licenses/CertificationsPA licensed in the state of Texas or NP licensed in the state of TexasBLSRequired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Knowledge of medical practices, terminology, and reimbursement policies

Thorough knowledge of patient triage, diagnosis, and evidenced-based care Knowledge in overcoming barriers from diagnosis to treatment including: financial/economic, language/culture, transportation issues

Skill in planning, organizing, delegating, and supervising

Skill in evaluating the effectiveness of existing methods and procedures

Skill in problem solving

Skill in verbal and written communication

Skill in speaking engagements and other activities that raise awareness to diseases and disease processes

Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures

Ability to set priorities among multiple requests

Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively