As an integral part of a multi-disciplinary care within Central Health, the Specialty Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing direct patient care in the area of their clinical specialization, including but not limited to cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology, nephrology or pulmonology.

The Advanced Practice Provider would also have the opportunity for programmatic development and management of disease specific initiatives within their specialty, for example, a heart failure program.

The APP of Specialty Care has a unique opportunity to devote up to 20% of their time to implementing the Epic application(s), with the potential of becoming an Epic Super User.

This position is considered on-site.

Essential Functions
-Perform comprehensive physical assessment of patients using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion.
-Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
-Diagnose and treat diseases, disorders and injuries based on patient’s medical history and results of physical assessment and refer patients to medical specialist or other practitioner for specialized treatment.
-Prescribe medications and therapies for treatment, preventive care, and counsel regarding recommended procedures and follow-up visits.
-Direct professional and ancillary health care staff during treatment of patients.
-Respond to inquiries from staff and patients regarding preventive health and treatments.
-Compile patient medical data including health history, treatment plans, results of physical examination, etc. and record in electronic medical record.
-Report required information including deaths and outbreak of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.

-Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend and coordinate high standards of medical practice.
-Demonstrated expertise in relevant medical practices, protocol, trends and best practices in clinical areas assigned.
-Demonstrated knowledge and success in effecting overall clinical operations.
-Proficiency in the use of a computer, software packages, and office machines.
-Work within the scope of credentiali

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Directly affects improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality clinical care.
• Ensures all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and Central Health Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with teams of professionals to achieve specific goals.
• Ability to thrive in a complex and dynamic work environment with multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams and matrixed team structures.
• Demonstrates ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects with varying deadlines and limited resources.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to generate and assess potential solutions and to anticipate needs in advance.
• Ability to manage competing objectives in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment to achieve results.
• Knowledge of best practice and industry standards for advanced practice providers.
• Compliance with data confidentiality and security procedures.
• Ability to manage employees and interact with colleagues in a respectful, supportive fashion which encourages employee’s personal and professional growth.
• High-level skill at building relationships within the organization and with external partners.
• Able to balance a customer-oriented and results-driven approach.
• Able to persuade others to approach topics and ideas differently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively through both writing and speaking.
• Experience with electronic medical records and healthcare-derived data and a working knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern the same.
• Demonstrates ability to perform complex operations in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to collaborate with patients, families, and care teams through multiple complex systems.
• Strong assessment skills
• Follows standard precautions.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Exhibits compassion, vulnerability, and empathy when working with employees (patients) and advancing Central Health’s DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) goals.
• Provides patient centered care that is inclusive and focuses on cultural humility.
• Shares a commitment to diversity and inclusion awareness and practices across Central Health.
• Completes all mandatory training and maintains appropriate credentials/licensure.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of physician assistants OR master’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

• 1 year or Related Clinical Practicum Experience

• Letter of recommendation from CLinical Practicum/Supervising Professor

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• One year of experience supporting applications in a healthcare environment
• Previous work experience as an Epic application(s) high level/super user preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Joint Commission standards, HIPAA regulations, Quadruple Aim, and value-based care.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Holds and maintains these certifications as a professional. Lapsing/expiration of these certifications/licensure will result in suspension of work:
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas OR unrestricted license to practice nursing in the State of Texas/current credentialing as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for the purpose of writing prescriptions.
• Current Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) through American Heart Association.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association.