Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

About This Role

This position is responsible for providing primary and episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols. It involves performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, diagnosing patients, and administering treatment. The role also includes performing minor procedures and coordinating with medical specialists.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation
• Select, order, perform, and interpret tests, and analyze diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings
• Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury
• Perform procedures including laceration repair and orthopedics and provide referrals to medical specialists
• Explain procedures and discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients
• Notate findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes
• Lock and close out charts within 24-48 hours
• Coordinate and participate in clinic, recruitment, training, community outreach, and professional development events as needed
• Manage special projects and duties as assigned

Requirements

• Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university
• Must obtain and maintain a current license
• Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified
• State and federal licensure requirements including DEA
• Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS
• Understanding of medical coding and billing
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others
• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff

Nice to have:

• 1 year of experience

Important Details

• This is a safety-sensitive position