Opportunity: Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner - Cooper
 Opportunity Details
Opportunity Type: Permanent - Full Time
Specialty: Physician Assistant
Other Specialties Considered: Nurse Practitioner, Family
Location: Cooper, TX, USA
Region: South , Frontier
Job Position Code: 241334  
Openings: 1
Last Updated: 10/13/2020 12:28:27 PM  
J1/H1B Visa? No

 Offer Details
Income Details:

Salary negotiable based on experience. 
Student Loan Forgiveness:

NHSC.
Vacation: Great PTO package!
CME: 40 hours per year for CME use
Other Benefits:

Benefits:

  • Health, Life, and Dental Insurance provided
  • Great PTO package!
  • CME time/funding available
  • Retirement plans available
  • FTCA Malpractice Coverage

*Eligible providers may apply to NHSC for loan repayment

 Job Description

In Cooper, TX: Texas Association of Community Health Centers is seeking a Full-Time Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant who is responsible for delivery of quality medical care to the patients of the Center and functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of his or her medical practice. 

Job Overview:

  • Provide direct clinical services and management of patients as defined in the standing orders, policies, procedures and protocols for the nurse practitioner. 
  • Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations. Document findings, noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings. 
  • Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
  • Explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of procedure(s) to patient, family and staff
  • Perform approved therapeutic procedures based upon patient's clinical status

No agencies, please. TACHC does not accept solicitations from outside recruitment agencies.

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 Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • An unrestricted License to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority in the State of Texas
  • 3 years of post-graduate training experience required
  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited instititution. 
  • Proficiency in Computer Skills and Electronic Health Records

Bilingual (Spanish & English) Preferred
Come make a difference in Cooper!
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Community Overview

Cooper, TX is a small town in the northeast greenbelt section of Texas located on the eastern edge of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, the 4th largest metropolitan area in the nation. Cooper (pop. approx. 2,000) is the county seat of Delta County and sits at the junction of state highways 24 and 154, twenty-four miles southwest of Paris, TX (pop. 25,171). Dallas is just a short drive (1.25 hours) from Cooper, TX.

Education: There are currently three schools under the jurisdiction of Cooper ISD, all three of which are located within Cooper proper: Cooper Elementary School, Cooper Junior High School, and Cooper High School. Local higher education options are Paris Junior College (24 miles) and Texas A&M University – Commerce (16 miles).

Local Recreation: Cooper Lake State Park has something for everyone. The Park consisting of 3,026 acres is situated 3 miles south of downtown Cooper and it offers a 19,300-acre lake and two state park units. Cooper Lake Wildlife Management Area, 14,480 acres adjacent to Cooper Lake, offers recreational activities including hiking, hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing. Doctors Creek Park Unit, located on the north side of Cooper Lake approximately 4 miles from Historic Cooper Square, offers camping, fishing, picnicking, boating, unsupervised swimming, hiking, bird watching, nature study, nature programs, and tours. Park Facilities: 466 acres with 6.2 miles of shoreline. Four lane boat ramp, fish cleaning table, swimming beach, picnic pavilion, playground, 2 day-use areas, 50 picnic sites, 42 multi-use campsites with water and electricity, 5 screened shelters, 2 premium shelters, hiking trail, trailer dump station, 2 comfort stations, and 1 restroom with showers. South Sulphur Unit, located on the south side of Cooper Lake, offers 14 fully furnished lakeside cabins, 21 screened shelters, 89 water and electric campsites, 20 equestrian campsites and a 10.5 mile equestrian trail. The park also has fishing piers, two boat ramps and a large group pavilion.

Our community has plenty of room to breathe and grow. Here, we enjoy fertile land, friendly neighbors, and wholesome country living. Here, you'll find peace and quiet in every sunrise. Here, you can see the stars and hear the crickets singing at night. Come and live the good life in Cooper, TX and enjoy the best of everything! 
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 Contact Information
Contact: Anita Mitchell, Workforce, Recruitment and Retention Director
Texas Association of Community Health Centers
5900 Southwest Parkway
Building 3
Austin, TX 78735
Email: amitchell@tachc.org
Phone: (512) 329-5959
Fax: (512) 358-2018

 Practice Information
Number of physicians in group: 0
Philosophy of the group:

Our mission is to improve the health and lives of those we serve with a commitment to patient-centered excellence in all that we do.

Our vision is to be recognized as a healthcare leader by promoting healthy patient outcomes and inspiring our employees toward personal and professional development.

Our values are compassion, honesty, accountability, network, growth, and excellence.
If you are interested in learning more, or if you have knowledge of an individual who may be seeking an excellent practice opportunity, please contact us.