Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Rheumatology

Job Summary

Both Physician Assistant (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) responsibilities involve providing a broad range of services that begin with an initial patient consultation and continue with ongoing care and assessment throughout the rheumatology clinical relationship.

Essential Functions

• Order and interpret tests, counsel patients on preventive care, conduct physical examinations, and write prescriptions for rheumatology patients.
• Contribute to practice effectiveness by identifying short‑term and long‑range patient care issues, providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations, and recommending options and courses of action.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determine abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests (e.g., x‑rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory studies) and interpreting results.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Perform therapeutic procedures by administering joint injections or aspirations.
• Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens.
• Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Build practice to support the vision and goals of OAC.

Competencies

• Coachability
• Health Promotion and Maintenance
• Thoroughness
• Clinical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Medical Teamwork
• Physiological Knowledge
• Bedside Manner
• Infection Control
• Administering and ordering medication via IV infusion
• Pain Management
• Self‑Development

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may supervise other medical staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in biology or another science or medical field.
• Professional licensure in good standing with all applicable federal, state, and local licensing bodies.
• 3–5 years of experience in clinical assessment of patients, preferably in rheumatology.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and applicable federal and state laws regarding scope of practice.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment. Physical ability to sit, perform data entry, and view a computer screen for long periods. Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering. May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patients with and without assistive devices.

Environmental Conditions

Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards. This is a safety‑sensitive position.

Travel Requirements

Travel to other OAC locations is expected for this position.

Scheduled Working Hours

Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. Hours may vary based on daily patient schedule. The PA/NP may be required to be available for supervising an infusion team on occasion. Weekend and holiday on‑call hours are expected from time to time.

Equipment Operated

• Computer
• Standard medical equipment
• Various medical instruments

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change from time to time, with or without notice.