Description

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty:
Family Medicine

Candidate Type:
MD, DO

Visas Accepted:
Not Specified

Loan Repayment:
Not Specified

Salary Range:
Not Specified

Employment Type:
Full Time

Bonus Offered:
None

Nurse Practitioner needed for Family Medicine practice in Harlingen, TX

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Family Medicine team in Harlingen, TX. This full-time, W2 position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our diverse patient population. As a Nurse Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while working alongside a dynamic team of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical exams, medical history, and screenings.
• Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic conditions in patients of all ages.
• Provide patient education and counseling on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle, and chronic disease management.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and labs.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate and in compliance with state regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical protocols and best practices.
• Ensure a compassionate, supportive, and positive experience for all patients.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Valid and active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Texas or ability to obtain one.
• Previous experience in Family Medicine or primary care preferred but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply!
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Annual CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance coverage.

Valley Baptist Health System, with two full service campuses and 800+ beds, is a part of Tenet Health System, a national healthcare organization with 88 hospitals and 36,000 affiliated physicians.

With 3,000 employees and over 450 physicians on the medical staffs, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville and Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, are focused on safety, quality and high level patient satisfaction.

VBMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and is a full-service, acute care hospital with specialized services including:
24-Hour Emergency Care

Cardiovascular Services

Orthopedics

Women and Children's Services

Established in 1923, VBMC - Brownsville has 243 beds, 302 physicians on Medical Staff and a wonderful place to enjoy a work/life balance.

Established in 1925, VBMC - Harlingen has 586 beds, 375 physicians on Medical Staff and is also a wonderful place to enjoy work/life balance.

The Rio Grande Valley, one of the fastest growing areas in TEXAS, is a scenic cultural place like no other. Known as Texas' Tropical Playground, we are located a short 40 minutes from South Padre Island.

• Year-round semi-tropical weather
• No state income tax / Tort reform
• Lowest cost of living in the U.S.
• Great schools / Affordable housing
• New medical school (UT-RGV) opening fall 2016
• Golfing, hunting, birding, fishing, boating

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Contact Information

Contact:
Michael Martin

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