Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $75-$85
Full job description :
Colusa Medical Center provides both inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency services, to the surrounding community bringing exceptional healthcare and service to our community. We are looking for a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioners (NP, PA) to serve the primary care needs of our local rural community residents in Colusa, Williams, Arbuckle and nearby areas, California.
Colusa Medical Center (CMC), is a hospital based system providing the following health services in Colusa, California :
- Hospital Emergency, Acute & Rehabilitative Care
- Rural Health Clinics providing Primary Family Practice and Specialty Care
Come join our team of caring medical professionals. As we strive to provide primary care, disease management and prevention, and wellness education within the local community, we are dedicated to the following goals :
To continually improve the quality of our health care by striving for the highest standards.To work together, as partners, within our community to increase health care services that are accessible and affordable.To maintain public trust through our commitment to long-term involvement in the well-being of our community.To share resources and expertise with our community.To actively teach and promote community and individual responsibility for disease preventionJob Description
The family practice clinic provider focuses on utilizing a holistic approach to patient care with emphasis on health promotion & patient education / counseling as well as supporting direct care staff through education and mentorship with the shared goal of providing exceptional patient care to a mixed population of community patients in the rural health clinic.
Specific Tasks include
Thorough medical history / exam and documentingComprehensive wellness and episodic primary care clinic visitsPrescribe medication, DME, & treatments as appropriateOrder and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests as appropriateInstruct patients on selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultation, and laboratory examinations relevant to their caseEducate and counsel patient and family members concerning health promotion, self-care skills, disease prevention, and treatment options in coordination with other healthcare providersParticipate in periodic meetings that enhance an interdisciplinary approach to primary health careIdentify quality improvement issues with respect to improving patient careMaintain a current level of knowledge relative to professional medical practiceEducate and act as a resource to ancillary staffRequest for specialty referrals w / consultations where applicableCOLUSA MEDICAL CENTER provide the following inclusive hiring information : We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $75.00 - $85.00 per hour
Expected hours : 40 per week
Benefits :
Continuing education creditsHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceEmployee assistance program401(k)Life insuranceMalpractice insurancePaid time offMedical specialties :
Primary CareStandard shift :
Day shiftSupplemental pay types :
Bonus opportunitiesWeekly schedule :
Monday to FridayWork setting :
OutpatientSUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED :
Medical supervision is provided by designated physician.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE :
Minimum requirements :Current BLS required. ACLS certification preferred.
Current NP or PA license in California (Required)Current DEA licenseSKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES :
In collaboration with supervising physician, duties may include, but are not limited to the following :
Identify health status of patients by taking medical history, performing exam, and initiating and evaluating screening and diagnostic procedures.Provide services in accordance with Standard procedures.Determine which patient to refer to the physician for further diagnostics and treatment.Plan and assume responsibility with physician for ongoing health maintenance and clinical management of patients in stable phases of acute and chronic illnesses.Evaluate patients emotional behavior, counsel, and instruct individuals and families regarding domestic and health related problems.Initiate orders for diagnostic laboratory tests and x-rays. Interpret and review results. Review medication refills.Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred when required.Serve as clinical consultant to nursing and ancillary personnel.Coordinate work activities with families, community agencies, and other members of the health care team.Promote economies in service and lower patient costs whenever possible.Participate in development and annual review of policies and procedures. Participate in periodic medical records review.Perform other duties as assigned,
Salary : $75 - $85
