Full Job Description
Richard Alexan MD, Inc. is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in treating neurological conditions for the good people of Kern County. Dr. Alexan has been serving the community since 2004 and has excellent rapport with the medical community.
As an advanced practice provider, you will not be expected to know how to treat a wide variety of neurological diseases and conditions, but have a willingness and ability to learn and train. Reading and study will be required for continued success. The job description of a nurse practitioner/ Physician Assistant in our office includes conducting history, physical examinations, interpreting tests and overseeing patients’ health, including performing nerve blocks, migraine- botulin toxin injections and infusions. Clinical experience in primary care is preferred in application to our specialty. An inquisitive mind to explore differential diagnosis with knowledge based decision making ability is key.
As an APP, you’ll get to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. On average our staff has been together for 7+ years and are very competent and helpful. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication is important.
If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise along with autonomous decision making through professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and their medical records
- Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, MRI, CT, etc.)
- Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
- Propose treatment plans for chronic diseases
- Prescribe medications
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
- Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
- Oversee patients’ overall health
- Promote good health practices
- Advance professional knowledge (reading required)
Skills
- Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
- Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patience and cool-headedness
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid CA license, Certification and DEA
- Master’s degree; PhD is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $135,000.00 – $165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Signing bonus
License/Certification:
- Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License (Required)
- DEA Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person