Physician Assistant / Advanced Practice Nurse - Spine Clinic

About the Role

The position involves practicing professional nursing or medicine, including independent and delegated medical functions, in accordance with accepted standards. Responsibilities encompass patient advocacy, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and execution, including procedures within expertise and organizational policies. The role includes patient education, counseling, documentation, and managing telehealth encounters and emergency situations. It requires collaboration with healthcare teams, maintaining professional competence, and adhering to legal and organizational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect medical histories, perform physical exams, and review relevant studies.
• Develop and implement diagnosis and treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice.
• Educate patients on health and disease prevention.
• Document all patient interactions and care activities accurately.
• Participate in quality assurance, ongoing education, and team collaboration.
• Maintain confidentiality, safety, and cultural sensitivity in patient care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate degree in nursing or bachelor's degree for Physician Assistants, with relevant accreditation.
• Licensure as a registered nurse or physician assistant, including necessary certifications and prescriptive authority.
• Ability to obtain DEA registration, BLS certification, and national provider ID.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient-centered care skills.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.