Advanced Practice Provider

Summus Healthcare and North Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology are adding an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to their Flower Mound, Texas, practice. The APP will support a physician by assessing the physical and psychosocial status of patients through interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies, and assist the physician in medical procedures as needed. Core Responsibilities Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up. Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols. Initiates and facilitates clinical research protocols and coordinates patient care with research staff. Obtains complete medical history independent of supervision by the physician. Orders appropriate laboratory tests according to practice guidelines. Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care that is appropriate for the patient and family. Actively participates in quality assurance programs and peer review activities. Responsible for helping physicians in the care and treatment of patients. Provides medical support to staff, triaging and implementing care in a knowledgeable and skillful manner, as evidenced by team feedback and documentation in medical records. Administers nursing assessments to include performing examinations, giving injections, and assessing a patient's health status. Assess the severity of the patient's condition, determining and directing patients to appropriate medical providers. Performs and documents complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories. Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients. Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities. Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability. Assists with the provision of care in accordance with facility, state, and federal regulations. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals. Facilitates staff, patient, and family decision-making by providing educational tools. Education Degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner studies Credentialing and Licensing Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas with no restrictions or discipline Current DEA/DPS registration At least two (2) years of practice; five (5) or more years preferred Experience in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr AACE ENDOCRINE CAREERS