Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

ProHealth Partners is an established multi-specialty physician group and has been providing care to patients over the last 30 years. Our network includes over 250 physicians in over 100 clinics throughout the greater Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Inland Empire areas.

We are currently seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant to work full time with a Board Certified Nephrology Physician in Los Alamitos Candidates will work with specialties: Nephrology

Applicants should possess all appropriate licensure and credentialing as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. Qualified applicants must have a Nephrology experience as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant.

Job Type: Full-time, direct hire

Pay: $70,000-85,000 annual

Hours: Monday-Friday

Primary Responsibilities:

• Under the direction and guidelines of the collaborating and supervising physician, the NP will provide medical consultation, evaluation, and pharmacological services in an outpatient setting to adult patients with a full range of common acute and chronic health issues.
• Conducts patient interview/medical history, performs physical exam, diagnoses, and treats acute and chronic conditions.
• Documents all pertinent information pertaining to chief complaint, medical/emotional condition, drug reactions, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of supervising and collaborating physician.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates laboratory studies and diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical findings and health care needs.
• Provides Health Education and resources to patients.
• May direct care through registered or licensed nursing/medical assistant staff.
• Follows up and evaluates the outcome of plan of patient care.

Requirements:

• Education: Requires a Master's Degree in Nursing Specialty
• Certification/Licensure: The following must be active and in good standing
• State of California RN License
• Active NP Certification
• NPI number
• Current DEA/Furnishing number
• Prior experience in Nephrology is required

Skills:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical/Health Record (EMR/EHR)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently.
• Possess tact, confidence and caring attitude, even under stress.
• Must believe in health care with dignity for all.
• Ability to communicate with people and understand their problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including, but no limited to, standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
• Commitment to quality.
• Excellent bedside manner and a demonstrable ability to build rapport with patients and co-workers.

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ProHealth Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer