Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Description

Part-time or Full-time position available

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing physical exams and patient observations.
• Recording patients' medical histories and symptoms.
• Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.
• Ordering, administering, and analyzing diagnostic tests.
• Monitoring and operating medical equipment.
• Diagnosing health issues.
• Administering medicine and other treatments.
• Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed.
• Consulting with healthcare professionals and families.
• Training patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury.
• Prescribe medication, examine patients, diagnose illnesses, and provide treatment.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Gather health histories and perform physical examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Dictate and document all patient interactions.
• Notify the managing physician about unusual or unexpected events or problems.
• Effectively communicate with diverse populations, including physicians, employees, patients, and families

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Education (Nurse Practitioner):

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.

• RN licensure in the state where employed or a compact party state and board-certified by either ANCC or AANP.
• APN authorization in the state where employed to practice in family health by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); PALS provider card as required by department and facility.

Education (Physician Assistant):

• BS/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science, or Medical Science
• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Experience:

• Experience providing orthopedic care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.

• Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments, and health regimens to treat patient health issues.
• Experience collaborating with specialists to explore patient health conditions and diagnose health issues.
• Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization.
• Experience in managing daily patient schedules independently.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Proven work experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy, and recovery
• Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current standards of care
• Problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Caring and compassionate
• Team player with good communication skills

Qualifications