Physician Assistant
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program recognized by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors
Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
Military Training Network
Current, valid Physician Assistant licensure from the Texas Board of Physician Assistants
Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Must have an active certification as a Nurse Practitioner by one of the following
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP)
Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) by ANCC or AANPCP
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) by ANCC or AANPCP
Adult-Gerontology-Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANPCP
Adult-Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC or the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACNCC)
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) by ANCC or AACNCC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Primary Care (PNP-PC or PPCNP) by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) or ANCC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Acute Care (PNP-AC) by PNCB
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by ANCC
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHCNP) by the National Certification Corporation
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license
Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Family, Adult, Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Acute Care, Pediatric, Pediatric Acute Care, Psychiatric Mental Health, or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Must have an active certification as described below for Nurse Practitioner
The posting lists multiple possible NP certifications (FNP, ANP, GNP, Adult-Gerontology-Primary Care, Adult-Gerontology-Acute Care, ACNP, PNP-PC/PPCNP, PNP-AC, PMHNP, WHCNP)
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license (for CNM/CNM pathway)
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Nurse Midwife by the Texas Board of Nursing
Must have active certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or its predecessor
Current RN licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing, or a valid Compact RN license (for Clinical Nurse Specialist pathway)
Current licensure from the Texas Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with authorization to practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
Must have an active certification as described below by one of the following: Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC or Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) by ANCC or AACNCC
Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act or Texas Medical Board Rules
Must demonstrate leadership ability through both superior clinical skills and as a practice development resource
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
Must have effective leadership skills to include motivation, recruitment, retention, and change management
Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures, and mission
Must demonstrate patient-centered behaviors
Responsible for providing health care for patients in designated primary or specialty areas, including patient diagnoses, treatment, education, and referrals
Serves as a resource and role model for clinical practice, training, evaluation, and direct management of practitioners and students in all areas encompassed by the service line
Assist leadership in assessing, planning, organizing, and implementing designated advanced practice provider activities
Performs clinical practitioner duties in the designated specialty area
Obtains histories, performs physical exams, makes assessments, and orders tests to adequately assess and determine diagnoses and plan of care
Records health history, findings, treatment, and recommendations accurately, clearly, and concisely
Manages time effectively to ensure optimal use of patient and provider resources
Consults appropriately with supervising physicians and refers patients as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Includes patients and/or families in determining the plan of care, when appropriate
Educates patients and their families to ensure self-management, follow-up, and adherence to established treatment
Supports interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure continuous quality care and to promote positive health outcomes with a focus on good customer service and patient satisfaction
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the practice field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and actively participating in professional organizations
Participates in PHHS education activities
Maintains and implements knowledge of all applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the respective APP fields
Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans
Maintains current professional certifications and licensure as required by the organization and the APP's governing body
Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding
Timely completion of all assigned modules and yearly PHHS obligations as defined by the corporate compliance department
Identifies work processes and flows for the assigned department
Suggests appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of PHHS or the area
Consistently provides quality customer service to internal and external PHHS customers
Attends regular staff meetings