Family Medicine Physician Job at Professional Performance Development Group in Wichita Falls, TX

QUALIFICATIONS
Degree: Master's degree in nursing.
Education: Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is
accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE).
Certification: Certified s a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC),
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification
organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate (for example, National Certification Board of
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification
Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Specialties).
Experience: One year experience in the past two years in the evaluation and treatment of patients who
have pain, psychological factors affecting their physical condition, or difficulty coping with medical
problems.
Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse.
nowledge of Microsoft Office applications and become proficient in the use
of the following computer systems: Composite Health Care Systems (CHCS) – Armed Forces
Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), Aeromedical Services Information Management
System (ASIMS), and Preventive Health Assessment and Individual Medical
Readiness (PIMR).
TYPE OF WORK The duties include but are not limited to the following:
Perform deployment related health assessment and annual mental health assessment services that comply
with applicable Department of Defense and Air Force policy and guidance, to include required standards of
care and clinical practice guidelines.
Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by
the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for
routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations;
diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in
inservice training to staff members.
Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within
accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a
physician.
Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and
self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare
team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient
encounters.
Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality
improvement and safety.