Advanced Practice Provider Float Pool - Lufkin, Tx

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group

As a component of St. Luke's Health, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group builds upon more than 50 years of medical excellence and advancement. Through our network of multi-specialty physicians, and clinicians, we provide compassionate, high quality care and access for patients across 5,000 square miles of Southeast Texas.

Our physicians, and clinicians are dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families through a patient-centered approach using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment. Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group physicians, and clinicians have a wealth of experience and a reputation for practicing high-quality medicine that considers the whole person - body, mind, and spirit.

Job Summary: Candidate will join a newly formed Advanced Practice Provider pool for coverage in our various clinics across the CommonSpirit Health Texas Market. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction in a collaborative environment to provide direct patient care. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and existing medical staff. Prior experience in Urgent Care setting would be beneficial but not a mandatory.

Required Skills:

• Flexible and willing to support organizational needs with regard to healthcare and market changes
• Solid clinical expertise with a commitment to patient care outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to serve as a team member and clinical leader in the workplace
• Customer service oriented

Core Competencies for Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC)

• Obtain and record medical history;
• Perform physical examinations including rectal and pelvic exams as appropriate;
• Order, conduct, and interpret appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to laboratory test etc. as applicable to specialty coverage;
• Formulate a diagnosis ;
• Identify and prescribe appropriate pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic interventions as allowed by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners, Texas Board of Medicine, Prescriptive Authority/Collaborative Practice Agreement, And DEA regulations ;
• Educate and counsel patients and families according to diagnosis ;
• Make appropriate referrals to patient and family;

Education and Certifications required:

• Master’s degree Graduate from an approved PA or NP program;
• Texas license,
• National Board Certification
• BLS (active).

Experience: 1-3 Years’ experience preferred, but new grads also happily considered