Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care - Full Time Float

About the role

Major Responsibilities:

• Affords assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans appropriate for age, acuity, and clinical condition.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies and prescribes pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indications, evidence-based care, cost-effectiveness, and risk-benefit analysis.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education to patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
• Sets up consultations or referrals as needed and escalates emergent or specialized care.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Substantiates and submits professional services in compliance with coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among healthcare team members and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges (where applicable).

Other Responsibilities:

• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives, organizational and/or departmental meetings, and committees.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Seeks opportunities to enhance clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe, and timely patient care delivery.

Requirements

License/Registration/Certification Required:

• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire.
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a healthcare team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards:

• Compensation
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits
• Family benefits
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program