Outpatient Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider

Description

Specialization:
Internal Medicine

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and patient-centered Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing adult base primary care team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive, high-quality care to patients across the lifespan, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management in an outpatient setting.

 

Position Details:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions to patients 14 years and above
• Perform physical examinations and interpret diagnostic tests and lab results
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations and clinical protocols
• Deliver preventive care, including wellness exams, immunizations, and health screenings
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health management
• Adhere to clinic policies, procedures, and compliance standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current and unrestricted NP or PA license in the state of practice
• National board certification (AANP/ANCC for NP; NCCPA for PA)
• Current DEA license or ability to obtain
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (ACLS preferred)
• Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in primary care preferred (new graduates may be considered)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficiency with EMR systems

Work Environment & Schedule

• Outpatient primary care clinic setting
• Call rotation with other providers in clinic
• Team-based, collaborative environment

 

Incentives/Benefits Package:

In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:

• Paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME dues allowance and license reimbursement

 

About Methodist Hospital Metropolitan

• 378-bed facility, 12 operating suites
• Over 3,000 deliveries performed annually
• Dedicated women’s pavilion features seven antepartum beds, 16 labor-and-delivery suites, 35 postpartum rooms and 16 Level III NICU beds
• Dedicated entrance and OB emergency department
• Dedicated OB surgical suites
• Dedicated perinatal navigation services
• Methodist Healthcare System is the largest provider of health care in South and Central Texas with 28 facilities, including nine acute care hospitals serving over 94,000 inpatients and 500,000 outpatients annually

 

San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.