Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Urgent Care) - Sign on Bonus

Company: SouthStar Urgent Care
Location: Minden
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Opportunity to earn a $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus!

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, he/she is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with acute or chronic medical conditions in an urgent care setting that includes telehealth medicine. He/she demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses or acute injuries commonly encountered in both the pediatric and adult patient population. He/she is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide care generally on an outpatient basis and such pre-operative care in minor surgery normally performed on an outpatient basis
• Responsible for the delivery of care, treatment, and referrals. Arrange for referral resources for those medical specialties not provided by the organization for patients of the clinic
• Evaluate patients, based on medical training and/or specialty, to determine the medical condition of the patient, through the performance of physical examinations, thereby, establishing a diagnosis and proposed treatment plan
• Perform such clinical procedures for patient's benefit which are within scope and skill of practitioner and which are economically feasible
• Communicate information to patients regarding diagnosis and treatment goals
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Perform other job-related duties, as may be assigned, by the Medical DirectorRequirements and Qualifications:
  
  • Current, unrestricted PA or NP license in the state or the ability to obtain
  • Ability to obtain DEA licensure
  • Knowledge of treatment and drug interactions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsCommunity Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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