APC

Job description

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. Youll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. As an NP/PA, youll 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 youre dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, wed like to meet you. This position operates within the standards of care and scope of practice as defined by the State of Utah.

Expected Schedule

Varies - Minimum requirement is 1 weeknight plus 1 Friday and 1 Saturday per month

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• 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
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA requirements
• Keeps current on new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature or other training and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.

Skills

• Proven experience as NP/PA 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 spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license
• DEA Number & State License

Supervision Received

• Reports directly to supervising physician and administration

Safety:

• Maintains a safe work environment
• Knowledge of MSDS and Blood borne pathogens
• Knowledge of and compliance with emergency plans and OSHA.

Desired Characteristics:

• Previous family practice experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a cooperative member of a team
• Ability to adapt to change
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and disease processes.
• Understand of current recognized standards of care within the scope of licensure
• Thorough knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws and regulations
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and physical assistance with appropriately positioning patients on/off exam tables.

Training:

• In service meeting to orient, coordinate and train in regard to compliance are held.
• Continuing education as state requires
• On the job training provided by trainers and physicians

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Education:

• Bachelor's

Experience:

• Urgent Care/Primary Care: 1 year (Preferred)
• For NPs - ER Nurse Experience

License/Certification:

• NP/PA-C License (Required)