Full Job Description
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive patient care across diverse clinical settings. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your advanced clinical skills, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. You will be empowered to perform thorough assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide high-quality medical services in a fast-paced, supportive environment. We are committed to fostering professional growth and ensuring that every team member feels valued and engaged.
Duties
- Conduct detailed patient assessments, including physical examinations and vital signs, to establish accurate diagnoses.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions across various specialties such as emergency medicine, geriatrics, behavioral health, and critical care.
- Perform procedures including suturing, IV insertions, catheterizations, dermal fillers, and sterile processing techniques.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks to document medical records accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals across disciplines to coordinate patient care plans and ensure optimal outcomes.
- Provide patient education on health coaching, medication administration, nutrition, and disease management strategies.
Requirements
- Valid licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current certification from the appropriate licensing board.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, hospice & palliative medicine, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Athenahealth, Cerner, or similar platforms.
- Hands-on experience with procedures like venipuncture, phlebotomy, sterile technique, and injection administration.
- Critical care experience in settings such as ICU or Level I/II trauma centers is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, diagnostic evaluation methods, and CPT coding for billing purposes.
- Strong communication skills to effectively educate patients and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
- Additional experience in telehealth services, infection control practices, acute pain management, or hospital medicine is a plus.
We are excited to welcome dedicated healthcare professionals eager to advance their careers while making a positive impact on patient lives!
Pay: $80.00 – $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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