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Nurse Practitioner Job Description
Job description
Direct Physician Associates is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced nurse practitioner, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. Extensive clinical experience in primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you. Also this opportunity is very suitable for new Moms and busy wives , while you maintain your clinical experience and develop more skills.
Responsibilities
- Patient assessment:Conducting thorough patient interviews to gather medical history, performing physical examinations, and documenting findings.
- Diagnosis and treatment:Analyzing patient data to diagnose medical conditions, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medications as needed.
- Ordering and interpreting tests:Ordering laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures, and interpreting the results to inform treatment decisions.
- Chronic disease management:Managing ongoing health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and chronic lung disease, including monitoring medication adherence and making adjustments as necessary.
- Preventive care:Providing preventive screenings, immunizations, and health education to promote wellness and early disease detection.
- Patient education:Explaining diagnoses, treatment options, and self-care strategies to patients in a clear and understandable manner.
- Collaboration with other healthcare providers:Consulting with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Documentation:Maintaining accurate and detailed medical records, including patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- 401 K benefits
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine/ Primary Care
Schedule:
- One to Three days per week- Part Time
- No weekends
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- Master's Degree in nursing (MSN) program
Experience:
- Nurse Practitioner: 1 year (Required)
- Clinical documentation improvement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Direct patient care 1-2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
- Pennsylvania NP License (Required)
- New Jersey NP License (Preferred)
If you are a skilled Nurse Practitioner looking for the possibility of growing your own new practice on your own schedule this is an exciting new opportunity in Internal Medicine in a dynamic growing practice, we encourage you to apply.
Direct Physician Associates
Phone: 610-330-0930
Information email: info@directphysicians.net
736 Delaware Ave Suite 200 Bethlehem, PA 18015
870 Green Street Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $113,291.00 - $119,737.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
Supplemental Pay:
- Attendance bonus
- Bonus opportunities
- Yearly bonus
Ability to Relocate:
- Bethlehem, PA 18015: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $113,291 - $119,737