Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Stoneleigh Medical Group is seeking an internal medicine NP or PA. The Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assisting physicians as well as seeing patients independently for office visits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to provide health care across the continuum of care to assigned patients.
• Obtains patient medical, physical and psycho-social history and performs comprehensive health assessment including physical exam, based on age and history.
• Conducts non-invasive preventive screening procedures based on age and history.
• Identifies medical and health risks and needs. Updates and records changes in health status in EMR.
• Formulates the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination and clinical findings.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies within protocol guidelines.
• Develops and provides a relevant patient education plan.
• Prescribes and administers appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.
• Determines the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomes.
• Reassesses and modifies the treatment plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals
• Completes all documentation in EMR in a timely fashion. Codes patient visits accurately and appropriately.
• Participates in quality assurance review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner Program; NYS licensed
• 2 – 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates an ability to utilize advanced health assessment and decision-making skills.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self-starter; compatible and supportive; a team player.
• Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Attends outside clinical updates as required and attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Ability to Relocate:

• Carmel, NY 10512: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70 - $80