Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant

3 weeks ago

Abilene, United States Affordacare Urgent Care Clinics Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Description

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER

 

Reports to: Medical Director/Supervising Physician

Director of Education and Clinical Development

 

 

Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy and practice agreements.

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant demonstrates an advanced level of medical clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism and systems-based practice.

Provides episodic and minor injury care to patients under the supervision of the Medical Director following established best practice standards and protocols. Functions as a member of the clinical team maximizing the delivery of quality care to patients.

 

Primary Job Duties:

· Perform physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent and non-urgent presentation.

· Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests including X-rays as appropriate in collaboration with supervising physician.

· Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients in collaboration with supervising physician as appropriate.

· Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury in collaboration with supervising physician.

· Refers patient to PCP or specialist as appropriate.

· Perform procedures including laceration repair, I & D’s, IV’s removal of foreign bodies, splinting and casting, ear irrigations.

· Utilizes practice guidelines and standardized procedures in collaboration with the supervising physicians in providing medical care to patients.

· Performs DOT physicals.

· Explain procedures, discuss test results and prescribe treatments with patients.

· Utilize teaching opportunities with patients through verbal and written form and document in record.

· Document findings and treatment course in patient electronic medical record including follow-up notes.

· Interact with medical practices and emergency room physicians to create a cooperative atmosphere.

· Maintain up to date knowledge base for medical conditions and injuries that may present to an urgent care setting.

· Attend clinical provider staff meetings.

· Participate in professional development activities to ensure all license requirements are met.

· Maintain strictest confidentiality.

· Participate in clinical oversight to ensure staff practices safe, competent and efficient standards of care.

· Actively be involved in the daily circumstances that arise in the Urgent Care setting in collaboration with staff, Clinic Manager and Supervising Physician.

 

 

Education:

Nurse Practitioner:

• Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program

 

Physician Assistant:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from accredited PA Program

 

Licenses/Certifications:

Nurse Practitioner:

• Active RN and APNP license in State of Texas AND

• Active board certification as an NP in Family

 

Physician Assistant:

• Active PA board certification AND Active PA license in State of Texas

 

All Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant applicants must have:

• Active DEA license unrestricted or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire

• CPR certification and others as required and relevant to practice area.

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Experience:

Preferred:

A minimum of two years clinical experience in an urgent care setting, Emergency Room or Family Practice office.

Accepted:

Previous related experience in the above settings during employment and clinical rotations, with references supporting the observation of good clinical judgement and professional leadership ability.

 

 

Knowledge:

· Knowledge of medical coding and documentation requirements

· Knowledge of the principles and practice of urgent care medicine/family practice.

· Knowledge of the principles and practice of occupational health medicine.

 

 

Skills:

· Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office.

· Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff and the public effectively.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Skill in planning, organizing, delegating and supervising.

· Professional demeanor

· Ability to prioritize tasks

Company DescriptionFast pace urgent care group located in Texas.Company DescriptionFast pace urgent care group located in Texas.

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