Physician Associate for local Clinic

Practitioner Roles and Responsibilities

• Affords patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations (including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories)
• Documents patient care services in patient and department records
• Provides quality outpatient services by appointment
• Offers ongoing health maintenance, health education, and disease prevention periodic screenings for adults
• Provides well-women gynecological exams, including appropriate screening, history, examinations, and education
• Provides patient education regarding disease processes and good health habits
• Maintains current knowledge of immunization schedules, routine adult health maintenance recommendations, and general clinic protocols
• Sets and evaluates appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies
• Completes Continuing Medical Education and maintains licensure in good standing
• Maintains current prescriptive authority license, OBNDD, and DEA number
• Maintains a current knowledge of the Nurse Practitioner formulary and prescribes medications within the limits of the formulary
• Assists in community health screening and disease prevention activities
• Informs Medical Director of difficult cases, poor outcomes, or involvement of other agencies in patient cases
• Interacts effectively with patients, families, clinic team members, and anyone necessary to satisfy patient care

Qualifications

• Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) in Oklahoma
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Dedication to providing high-quality patient care
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Preferred Skills

• Communication Skills: To communicate with patients and colleagues, excellent listening, speaking, and interpersonal skills are needed. Must be able to understand patient needs, clearly communicate instructions, and build and maintain a trusting relationship
• Problem Solving: Based on clinical interviews, physical examinations, and lab test results, practitioner must be able to identify diseases and other health conditions, make diagnoses, and produce treatment plans
• Critical Thinking: When developing a treatment plan, practitioner must be able to evaluate various options to treat a condition, then identify the most effective path for the best possible outcome
• Compassion: Must be able to sympathize with sick and worried patients and their families
• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage other members of the healthcare team such as RNs, LPNs, and other support staff