Nurse Practitioner; Neurology; PH- Metro Specialty

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San Antonio, TX

The Nurse Practitioner (neurology) provides quality, comprehensive primary health care services to the Center’s neurology patients consulting with a supervising physician and abiding by appropriate clinical protocols. Reports to the Director of Neurology / FNP related to the delivery of medical care for patients with neurological conditions.

• Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers neurology patients assigned to physician’s panel on an out‑patient basis. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assess medical conditions consulting with supervising physician.
• Maintains electronic health records (EHR) for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures, providing appropriate, legible documentation.
• Assures continuity of care by providing medical services on a timely basis as per clinic schedule within the Center’s scope of practice.
• Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and imaging studies and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s management and care consulting with supervising physician as needed.
• Reviews all lab and imaging reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately with supervising physician as needed.
• Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center.
• Provides excellent internal/external customer service.
• Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives. Contributes to continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed. Attends and participates in clinic meetings, departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Director of Neurology / FNP.
• Trains and mentors Medical Students and clinical support staff engaged in activities and procedures, when appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university in a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Board Certified AANP, ANCC or related certification required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in family medicine.
• Specialty in Neurology, Rheumatology or Sports Medicine highly preferred.
• Strong experience with EMR/EMR systems.
• Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice as a mid‑level (NP/PA) in the State of Texas.
• Annual continuing medical education as required by board specialty.
• Must be registered and have current DEA.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) by the American Heart Association.
• Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change.

• Finger Dexterity:
  Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects; normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.
• Talking:
  Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.
• Hearing:
  Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.
• Repetitive Motions:
  Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Visual:
  Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors.
• Physical:
  Sitting 20–30% of time and standing, walking 70–80% of time. Lift up to 25 lbs; push and pull up to 45 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.