Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Apply on the St. Anthony website at: https://www.stanthonyhospital.org/careers/

Job Summary

Provides necessary medical services to outpatient clinic patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Assesses, diagnoses and treats medical and surgical problems in the St. Anthony Clinic, patient's homes and nursing homes and records such findings using the patient’s medical record.

· Makes referrals to specialists, other physicians, as needed.

· Elicits medical histories and performs physical examinations on patients.

· Performs or initiates therapeutic, office surgical, diagnostic and laboratory procedures and radiologic examinations as indicated by common medical practice.

· Instructs and counsels patients regarding physical and mental health, and provides patient education.

· Administers and prescribes properly packaged and labeled prescription medications and immunizations as needed.

· Maintains orderly and efficient business practices.

· Maintains timely patient documentation in the electronic medical record.

· Provides supervision and direction to other clinic personnel as needed.

· Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.

· Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

· Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.

· Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.

· Complies with policies and procedures and Medical Staff Bylaws set forth by the organization.

· Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.

· Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

· Bachelor’s degree plus graduate of an approved and accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Three to five years’ experience as a Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with emphasis in family practice, is preferred but not required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals, medical records, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, families, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. Ability to effectively present information to patients, leadership, the public and/or board of directors.

Position Requirements, Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

· Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.

· Licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Iowa.

· Active and unrestricted DEA and CSA in the State of Iowa

· Must maintain proof of compliance with continuing education consistent with licensing body regulations.

· BLS certification required.

· PALS, ACLS preferred, but not required.

· Must possess a current, valid driver’s license.

· Good driving record required.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Iowa License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• PALS, ACLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person