What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner position at Billings Clinic?
Excellent Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Wheatland Memorial Healthcare in Billings Clinic's Regional Health Care Administration. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive medical care and services to patients within the scope of licensure and expertise level of the supervising physician.
As a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you will be an integral part of our healthcare team, providing general medical care, treatment, and health care services to patients. You will work under clinical supervision of a physician and direct supervision of the Manager/Director, ensuring that you receive the support and guidance needed to excel in your role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
- Examines patients and performs comprehensive physical examination, compiles patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, laboratory, and other ancillary services as appropriate and differentiates between normal and abnormal information contained in the test results.
- Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and managing infections within the scope of licensure and the expertise level of the supervising physician.
- Formulates diagnosis of medical problem, develops, implements, and monitors patient care plans, records progress notes, and assists in the provision of continuity of care.
- Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Refers patients to other health care providers and appropriate sources of care as necessary.
- Participates in on-call rotations and off-hour rounding as it pertains to the specific department.
Requirements:
* Graduate Degree from accredited Physician Assistant program / Nurse Practitioners program
* Current National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA) Board Certification/License as Physician Assistant
* Approved to practice as a physician assistant in Montana or Wyoming by Board of Medical Examiners
* Healthcare Provider CPR Certification; additional CPR certifications may be required depending on the patient population and/or service area
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and maintain high levels of productivity and accuracy while providing excellent patient care
Billings Clinic is Montanas largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming, and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses, and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital, and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at billingsclinic.com.
