Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

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** Description
* * At Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine - Temple, we care for patients of all ages and are dedicated to helping the communities throughout the Temple area live their healthiest lives. The care team includes primary care physicians (PCPs) and DOs in Temple who work collaboratively to create personalized care plans that put patients at the center of their health.

This experienced team is here for every step of the health journey, with a simple goal: to help patients get better and stay that way.  POSITION HIGHLIGHTS  
• Patient Volume:
Manage a manageable panel of approximately 16 patients per day, allowing time for quality, relationship-based care
• Patient Population:
Primarily 65+, with care provided to adult patients 18 and older
• Care Team Model:
Collaborative clinic environment with 3 providers (2 Physicians, 1 APP) supported by dedicated clinic staff
• Dedicated Support: 1:1 Medical Assistant support for optimal workflow and efficiency
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Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• Work-Life Balance:
No required call and no required weekends
• Scope of Practice:
Full-spectrum Primary Care, including clinic visits with potential hospital follow-ups for established patients
• Experience Preferred:
Minimum of 1 year of Primary Care experience  JOB SUMMARY  The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Primary Care is a licensed, certified, non-physician healthcare provider who actively renders direct patient care and possesses delegated prescriptive authority, is credentialed and privileged, and whose service is billed as an independent billing provider, as recognized by Medicare and Medicaid within the healthcare systems, and in accordance with the appropriate board.

The Advanced Practice Provider provides medical care based upon the scope of practice as delineated by the supervising physician. These providers typically provide care to patients in an internal medicine, family medicine, geriatric or pediatric clinic.  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF

THE ROLE  Assesses the physical and mental condition of patients by performing and obtaining comprehensive or problem focused physical examinations and medical histories. Orders, collects, interprets, and evaluates laboratory and other diagnostic tests to assess patient problems and health care needs. Prescribes, recommends and/or employs medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatments and procedures or performs indicated procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policies with attention to efficacy, safety, and cost.

Recommends interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks. Formulates and implements comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans based on patient assessments, evidence-based medicine, standards of care, professional practice guidelines and in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members when appropriate. Evaluates patient's response to health care provided and the effectiveness of care. Counsels patients and families regarding medical processes, management of the health illness/condition, medication, nutrition, and health promotion.

Counsels patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over the counter medications and herbal remedies. Maintains appropriate records detailing the patient's treatment plans and outcomes. Initiates timely consultation and referral when the problem exceeds scope of practice and/or expertise. Provide consultation level services for conditions /problems related to the Provider's specialty and training.

Perform invasive procedures specific to scope of practice and competency of the provider as delegated by supervising Physician. May provide care to a panel of patients in a…