Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Company: Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:The official job title for this position at PPGT is
"Clinician".The Clinician provides comprehensive reproductive
healthcare services to patients at Planned Parenthood of Greater
Texas (PPGT). Works as part of the Health Services team in
collaboration with Health Services and other team members to meet
the clinical needs of patients as outlined in affiliate protocols.
Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and
consults with supervising physicians as needed. Prescribes
medications and makes recommendations for other forms of treatment,
including contraception.Provides services by telehealth and/or
in-person visits including: history review, health education,
physical exam, counseling, diagnosis, and treatment according to
protocols. The Clinician works in partnership with management,
Health Services and COMSO to provide the highest quality of patient
care and excellent patient experience. Abides by the organization's
mission in performing job duties.Responsibilities:Performs physical
examinations with special emphasis on the reproductive system
including breast examinations, pelvic/genital, cancer screening
tests, diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and
other types of more specialized services or procedures as may be
indicated by medical policy or protocols (e.g. gender affirming
hormone therapy-GAHT).Orders, and interprets diagnostic studies as
indicated and permitted by medical protocols. Performs lab testing
per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations
and according to PPGT's lab manual or manufacturer's
directions.Provides patient care according to all Medical Standards
and Guidelines and/or the specific direction of a supervising
physician. Consults with organization COMSO or designee when
deviates from PPGT Medical Standards and Guidelines
(MS&Gs).Provides relevant health instruction and education to
include family planning, , sexual counseling, and principles of
health promotionand maintenance.Documents exam findings and other
clinical aspects of direct patient care into the medical record
accurately.Codes billable services accurately based on medical
record documentation using accepted practices, i.e. Evaluation and
Management (E&M), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and
diagnosis codes (ICD-10).Ensures conformity with the policies and
procedures of the affiliate, Texas Medical Practice Act, Physician
Assistant Licensing Act, Texas Nurse Practice Act, and rules
promulgated under those acts.Recognizes ethical, legal, and
professional issues inherent in providing care to health center
patients throughout the life cycle.Initiates and monitors
appropriate follow-up according to PPGT Medical Standards and
Guidelines on all abnormal test results and referrals.Remains well
informed about current contraceptive technology and reproductive
and sexual healthcare issues.Qualifications:Minimum
EducationMaster's degree (or equivalent) and certification in
specialty as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Women's Health
Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Primary
Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner (AG PCNP) or Physician Assistant (PA).Minimum
ExperienceExperience as a Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or
Physician Assistant in reproductive healthcare or women's health
strongly preferred. In the absence of advance practice experience,
candidates must have direct patient care experience (in addition to
clinical rotation/externship/internship hours) such as a RN, LVN,
Medical Assistant, laboratory technician in a supervised clinical
setting such as: hospital, ambulatory surgery center, clinic,
nursing home or other related medical setting (excluding home
care).Required Licenses or CertificationsLicense to practice as an
Advanced Practice Nurse with prescriptive authority in the State of
Texas or License to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Texas
Medical Board. Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate
licenses listed above and appropriate national certification (NCC,
AMCB, AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA) and CPR BLS certification.
Keywords: Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Lubbock , Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Other , Lubbock, Texas
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