What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Convenient Care position at Christie Clinic, PLLC?
Christie Clinic's department of Convenient Care is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner between Christie Clinic locations(Windsor, Urbana, and Danville) with a set schedule of 3-12 hour shifts(8am-8pm) per week including two to three 12-hour on call shifts per month.
As a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for providing diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative medicine under the supervision of the physician.
Illinois State Licensure and Illinois State Controlled Substance License are required. Requirements may include working weekends, evenings, holidays, etc. as associated with working in Convenient Care. 1 year experience in Acute Care, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, or ED is highly preferred.
JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)
- Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients. Review patient records.
- Order, interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
- Perform a complete and/or focused physical exam and record findings. Establish presumptive diagnosis if needed.
- Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Synthesize data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
- Administer injections, immunizations and/or oral medications. Suture wounds. Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
- Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Instruct patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions. Provide patient education.
- Assist physician by recording patient progress notes, issuing diagnostic orders and transcribing orders.
- Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
- Perform independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
- Perform related work as required.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a medical office setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Ionizing radiation and medicinal preparations are also common. Requirements include working weekends, evenings, holidays, etc. as associated with working in Convenient Care.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.
We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- 401k Plan
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Health Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Dental Insurance
- Malpractice/Professional Liability Coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Relocation expense reimbursement
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Experience
Required- Current Illinois state Advanced Practice Nurse Certified Nurse Practitioner/PA license Current Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance license
- Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate or CEU’s
- Successful completion of all other requirements to practice as an NP/PA
- Successful completion of a post basic advanced practice formal education program
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- 1 year(s): Acute care, Family Medicine, Urgent care, or ED experience
Education
Required- Bachelors or better
- Masters or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- CPR
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
