Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
WACO FAMILY MEDICINE
PRIMARY DUTIES:
must have a genuine desire to continuously learn and provide high quality patient care
seeing ambulatory patients of the Center as scheduled and assigned by Center
maintain full privileges for practice of clinical medicine at Family Health Center
abide by the ethics of the medical profession and all federal, state and local laws and ordinances applicable to his/her practice.
participate in committees/work groups as assigned
may participate in quality improvement projects
other duties as assigned
OTHER DUTIES:
assist in the Center’s provision of health education and health promotion programs including but not limited to such groups as the Center’s patients, physicians, staff, and/or community residents.
other duties as assigned by the Medical Director and/or Center management.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
visual and auditory accuracy
indoor setting
shift length - 8 hours
frequent use of computer
frequent standing and walking
extensive sitting
frequent telephone usage
continuous conversational communication
continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
occasionally working in confined, noisy areas
occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning patients up to 200 lbs
occasionally pushing, pulling and positioning (with assistance) patients over 200 lbs
occasional exposure to electrical, chemical, gaseous and dusty conditions
occasional exposure to patients with communicable diseases
understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
memorize and retain instructions
read and interpret detailed specifications
able to respond quickly and calmly in medical emergencies
WACO FAMILY MEDICINE
Serve the underserved with like-minded people! Waco Family Medicine is a large Federally Qualified Health Center in Central Texas with 14 locations offering a wide range of services.
We pride ourselves on a strong commitment to equitable, evidence-based holistic medical, dental and behavioral healthcare. Our community health center is a designated Patient Centered Medical Home, coordinating a robust collaborative of community health partnership (wellness center, prescription produce program, teaching kitchen, medical legal partnership). In addition to in-house pharmacy, WFM provides a sizeable network of in-house specialty service clinics (HIV, Hep C, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Wound Care). Through these various programs, we offer comprehensive, affordable primary care to patients across a broad range of demographics. Our passion is to facilitate whole person health and wellness for our patients and community.
We are seeking candidates whose professional goals are to achieve equitable health outcomes. Our patient population of 60,000 patients is 24% African American, 43% Latin American with 20% Spanish-speaking.
We are also deeply committed to the health and well-being of our clinicians and staff. We are focused on reducing burnout, fostering joy in work, and building community and resilience throughout our system and across departments. We work actively to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration and are eager to welcome new staff who share our vision and our goals.
OFFER INFORMATION
- Permanent position at our MacArthur Pediatric Clinic
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Salary, Incentive Plan - competitive, inquire for details
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Signing Bonus - provided
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Loan repayment through National Health Service Corp - pending availability
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Leave
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Vacation - 3 weeks paid, ability to purchase more
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Holidays - 8 paid holidays
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Sick leave - 2 weeks
- CME - 1 week plus stipend
- Health & Dental Insurance – provided
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Malpractice Insurance – provided, with tail coverage
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Life & Disability Insurance - provided
- Call - none
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Waco is a mid-sized city in Central Texas. It is situated on the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin. It boasts major attractions, historic homes, recreational venues, theatrical and musical productions, as well as art exhibitions. Waco is home to Baylor University and Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Market at the Silos (https://magnolia.com/silos/).
The city is the birthplace of Dr Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco also boasts a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities from kayaking on the Brazos River to world-class mountain-biking and hiking trails in Cameron Park, the largest urban city park in the nation after Central Park.
REPORTS TO: Chief Medical Officer and Supervising Physician
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
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Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner degree program.
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Board eligible or Board certification required.
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Current or pending license to practice medicine in the state of Texas.
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Current BLS certification
SKILLS
- Provision of clinical healthcare services for clients in an ambulatory clinic setting.
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Bilingual (Spanish & English) preferred, though not required.
