Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

About the role

This position involves practicing professional nursing or medicine, including independent and delegated medical functions, to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive medical histories, conduct physical exams, and review relevant studies to assess patients' medical, psychological, and social status.
• Formulate accurate diagnoses, including differential diagnoses when appropriate.
• Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans, including medications, additional testing, consultations, and follow-up care.
• Perform procedures within expertise and in accordance with regulations and policies.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, disease prevention, and health promotion, emphasizing culturally-sensitive, evidence-based information.
• Record all examination data, diagnoses, and care activities thoroughly in medical records.
• Conduct telehealth encounters, manage urgent situations, observe safety protocols, and perform administrative tasks as needed.

Professional Expectations

• Maintain clinical competence through ongoing education.
• Uphold licensure and certification.
• Participate in quality assurance and contribute to training and mentoring.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, respect cultural differences, and prioritize patient relationships.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and policies.

Qualifications

• Masters in Nursing (for APNs) or Bachelors Degree (for PAs)
• Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, including relevant certifications
• CPR/BLS certification within three months and National Provider Identifier at hire
• DEA registration and credentialing with the organization

Additional Requirements

• Obtain and maintain necessary credentials, with procedural sedation certification and ACLS within specified periods if applicable.