What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position at CareVille Pediatrics P.A?
Job Summary
Careville Pediatrics is a dedicated, patient-centered outpatient pediatric clinic committed to providing high-quality comprehensive healthcare to infants, children, and adolescents. Our team of collaborative healthcare professionals thrives on offering a welcoming environment for families while focusing on developmental milestones, preventive care, and managing acute and chronic pediatric illnesses. We are looking for a passionate, empathetic, and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our growing clinical family.
Duties
As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will deliver direct primary care medical services under the general direction of our Medical Director. You will manage a dedicated pediatric patient panel, performing well-child exams, addressing urgent acute care needs, managing minor chronic conditions, and partnering closely with parents to educate them on childhood growth, nutrition, and development.
Core Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care: Perform comprehensive physical examinations, developmental screenings, and well-child checkups from infancy through adolescence.
- Diagnosis & Treatment: Assess, diagnose, and treat acute pediatric illnesses (e.g., ear infections, strep throat, respiratory issues) and minor chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, eczema, ADHD).
- Diagnostic Management: Order, interpret, and track laboratory tests, imaging, and other screening procedures.
- Prescriptive Authority: Prescribe appropriate medications, therapies, and immunization schedules in accordance with state guidelines.
- Patient & Family Education: Provide clear guidance on childhood growth, milestones, behavioral health, nutrition, and preventive safety.
- Collaborative Medicine: Document clinical encounters accurately using our Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and consult effectively with supervising physicians, specialists, and care teams.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Master’s or Doctoral Nurse Practitioner program or an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner (PNP or FNP) or Physician Assistant license in the State of Texas.
- Certification: National board certification (PNCB, ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA) is required.
- Experience: Experience in an outpatient pediatric, family medicine, or urgent care setting preferred. Confident new graduates with extensive pediatric clinical rotations are welcome to apply.
- Technical Skills: Experience utilizing electronic medical records (EMR) systems is esseential
- Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, deep empathy for children and families, strong organizational capabilities, and a commitment to patient advocacy.
Pay: $105,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $105,000 - $120,000