Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Hamilton Healthcare System stands at the forefront of rural Texas healthcare facilities. With a licensed 25-bed medical/surgical hospital, 3 clinics, a special care clinic, a wellness center and EMS service, community-owned HHS provides a wide range of patient-focused care and treatment with a commitment to patient satisfaction. HHS is a hometown healthcare system. Staff members care for their patients on a personal level, because many of them are their neighbors and friends -- the people they see every day in the grocery store and at community events. From infancy to senior adulthood, local residents know they can count on Hamilton Healthcare System's medical staff to take care of them. A staff of knowledgeable, compassionate professionals makes HHS what hometown healthcare should be! Job Description Provides and/or assists in the provision of primary care services. Acts on written authorization to provide medical aspects of patient care which are agreed upon by the physicians assistant and the physician, then maintained in the practice setting. Follow protocols or other written authorization that will be defined to promote the exercise of professional judgment by the physicians assistant in accordance with his/her education and experience. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I. Qualifications A. Education : Graduate of an accredited college with a degree concentration in Physician Assistant or NP B. Personal job-related skills : Leadership and management abilities and effective oral and written communication skills. Appropriate office skills/procedures involved in patient management. C. Licensure, registry or certification : National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant, Texas License. Current CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications. D. Physical and mental requirements : Duties of the position require moderate periods of walking and standing. Pushing, pulling, reaching, and bending when involved in patient care. Lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional heavy lifting in supporting or moving patients that may suddenly become weak or helpless. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr