What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - ThinkQuick Part-time position at Think Whole Person Healthcare?
Job Description
Job Description
ORE VALUE COMMITMENT :
In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at the center. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another’s diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.
JOB SUMMARY :
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Think Quick works as a member of the health care team under supervision of a physician in Think's walk-in clinic. The candidate will be required to work every third weekend from 9am to 5pm.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Assess the medical, physical, social, and psychological status of patients by obtaining a comprehensive problem-oriented health history, performing a physical examination of appropriate complexity, and ordering and evaluating laboratory and other diagnostic studies as medically indicated.
- Perform tests (e.g., throat cultures) as outlined in the treatment pathways or as deemed appropriate by the supervising physician.
- Interpret available data to establish a preliminary diagnosis and develop a treatment plan. Consult as needed with collaborating physician regarding abnormal results or when a medical problem is beyond the scope of his / her training. Provide appropriate referrals to clinic physicians and consulting physicians.
- Order and / or administer injections and immunizations. Write prescriptions for controlled and non-controlled medications based on treatment protocols.
- Maintain comprehensive and complete medical records, assuring the records are accurate and current. Clearly document all orders and sign all entries. Provide complete and appropriate information for billing purposes.
- Within the scope of practice, instruct patients and families regarding medication and treatment. Provide appropriate patient education and counseling as to health maintenance, disease prevention, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. Assist patients and caregivers in identifying and utilizing community and other resources which will meet patient and family needs and lead to optimum health.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT :
Stand 60% or longer of an 8-hour workday.
NOTE : The information above is a reflection of the general nature of job duties. From time to time, additional duties may be assigned.
Think Whole Person Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer