What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position at Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic?
Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.
This position is full time, Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Position will cover the Mobile Medical Clinic services, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville location.
Primary Job Responsibilities: (Select and/or modify these job responsibilities for your position)
- Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing/presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
- Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
- Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
- Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
- Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
- Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
- Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
- Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
- Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Successful completion of a nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
Other Requirements:
- Current Tennessee license as nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
- Current prescriptive authority.
- Current CPR certification.
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
- 2 years of experience preferred but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Work Location: In person
