Express Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Description

Job Overview:

Our ideal candidate will work independently and must be responsible, self-confident, and have excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Provider will work with a variety of patients and must be caring, compassionate, and able to communicate well with people of all ages and backgrounds. They will promote effective working relations and work effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Clinic’s ability to meet its goals and objectives. The provider must demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Duties

• Take medical histories and perform patient examinations.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays.
• Make diagnoses.
• Provide treatment.
• Manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes.
• Perform preventive procedures such as immunizations.
• Prescribe medications and other therapies.
• Monitor and record patient progress.
• Educate patients about their health and instruct them in self-care techniques.
• Promote wellness practices.
• Respond to medical emergencies.
• Performs work of equal skill and responsibility as directed. May also perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility and may be requested to perform work of lesser responsibility when workload of the department so requires.
• Refer patients to other physicians and other health care providers as needed.
  
  

Benefits Overview

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on Demand Available
  
  

Holidays

• Nine paid holidays per year.
  
  

Health Requirements

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Requirements

A registered nurse who has completed advanced education, usually a master's in nursing degree with an emphasis in nurse practitioner. Or A graduate of an AMA-recognized physician assistant training program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission or Education for Physician Assistant.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• State Physician Assistant License/Missouri State Advance Practice Nurse License
• Current BLS Certification