Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP)

About the role

Under general direction, assesses, evaluates and manages the health care needs of patients. Performs selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks. Provides health care services and performs clinical procedures that require possession of advanced knowledge and skills and the exercise of a high degree of clinical judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians as necessary regarding health status of patients; refers complex cases to appropriate resources.
• May participate in annual performance reviews as needed.
• Orders and/or performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocol.
• Performs history and complete physical examinations of patients either in a general medical setting or within the context of specialty clinics to which assigned; assesses the clinical status of patients; establishes and maintains health records.
• Plans a program of care, seeking consultation with physicians, other professional staff, patients and families as needed or as required.
• Formulates problem lists based on clinical findings.
• Provides and evaluates patient care according to protocol’s and quality assurance program criteria.
• Teaches patients, families and staff; provides counseling services related to promoting good health practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: Demonstrated experience which would provide the knowledge and skill necessary for successful performance as a Mid-Level Practitioner.
• Preferred Experience: One year in