What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant position at Endocrinology Consultants of East Tennessee?
Maryville specialist office seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant. We are privately owned and offer excellent hours in a positive, supportive work environment. The office is closed Friday afternoons with no call, holidays, or weekends required. Advantages include competitive pay (commensurate with experience), medical/dental/vision benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off, 401K, and uniform/generous continuing education allowances. We are centrally located in the beautiful Dowell Springs area of Knoxville, TN.
You will partner with a physician that specializes in caring for patients with diabetes. 5 years of EMR and patient experience preferred, superior communication skills, and excellent patient interaction abilities. Diabetes experience a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and their medical records
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
- Oversee patients’ overall health
- Promote good health practices
- Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Skills
- Proven experience as provider in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
- Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Patience and ability to navigate difficult situations
- Willingness to expand clinical knowledge and best practices
- Valid Nurse Practitioner, or Physicians Assistant license
- Master’s degree
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Endocrinology
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- EMR and patient care: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person