What are the responsibilities and job description for the APRN or PA - Family Medicine position at Ascension?
- Specialty: Family Medicine
- Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-6p and Saturday/Sunday 10a-4p
- EMR System: Athena
- Location: Ascension Medical Group Seton Express Care Westlake
- Location: Austin, TX
- Visa Eligibility: No
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to provide medical services to patients at Ascension Medical Group Seton Express Care Westlake located in Austin, TX.
Responsibilities:
- Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
- Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
- Counsels and educates patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
- Documents delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy
Requirements
APRN and PA Specs
Nurse Practitioner
Required Credential(s):
- Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Psychiatric Behavioral Health Certification
Preferred Credential(s):
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Drug Enforcement Admin credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Education:
- Master's degree of Nursing required
Physician Assistant
Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Medical Board.
- Certified Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of PhysicianAssistants (NCCPA).
Preferred Credential(s):
- Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Education:
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program
- Master's degree preferred
Why Join Our Team
About Ascension Seton
- As a member of Ascension Seton, our physicians join a large community of providers who are called to deliver compassionate, personalized care for all persons, especially those who are struggling or affected by poverty.
- We share best practices and knowledge across our smart network as a member of the largest nonprofit provider of care in the country.
- Ascension Seton includes more than 100 clinical locations, including four teaching hospitals which serve as training sites for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas.
- Dell Children’s, part of Ascension Seton in Austin, TX is a world-class pediatric center with its own Level I trauma center and only Level IV NICU in Texas.
About Austin
- It is the state capital and home to a major university as well as an influential center for politics, technology, music, film and food scene.
- Austin is known as the Live Music Capital World because on any given night, one can find over one hundred venues showcasing a wide variety of live music performances.
- Also known as one of the healthiest/ physically fit cities in America, you will see joggers, cyclists, and walkers committed to cardiovascular health on a daily basis.
- The many parks and lakes offer a multitude of outdoor activities, including swimming, hiking, paddle boarding and fishing.
About Ascension Medical Group
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Visa Eligibility
None
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