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ARBOR HEIGHTS FAMILY MEDICINE:
8740 FREDERICK STREET OMAHA, NE 68124
402-397-0700
Job Description
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)/Physician Assistant (PA)
Job Summary:
We are looking for a professional FNP/PA who can deliver primary care to a wide variety of patients in an independent practice setting. The FNP/PA will be responsible for caring for patients from birth through geriatrics, maintaining accurate and current patient records and administering follow-up appointments to patients as required. The successful candidate will work with a team to assist in delivering premium care to each patient in our practice.
Responsibilities:
· Perform initial patient screenings, patient history, physical examinations, and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines in accordance with the Nebraska Medical Society and American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
· Update patient records within EHR and check records for accuracy.
· Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
· Record physical findings and formulate plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition.
· Review lab, x-ray, consults, nursing home, home health, hospital and emergency reports daily.
· Determine the need for patient follow-up appointments and further treatment options.
· Refer patients for specialist services, as needed.
· Deliver quality care.
· Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide guidance for any patients with critical conditions.
· Discusses and coordinates with other internal health professionals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan.
· Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
· Treat acute diseases such as cold, flu, and infections.
· Treat and manage chronic disease such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
· Works as a team member and performs all other medically related assigned duties.
· Agree to see same day appointments on short notice, as needed and as possible, such as to fill empty time slots on the schedule created by “no-shows” and to promote patient access to care.
Qualifications and Experience:
· Masters’s Degree in nursing as the primary focus or Physician Assistant Program Completion.
· Medical training for family practice, general practice or other primary care practice. orientation, with understanding and interest in preventive health.
· 2+years’ experience (preferably in Primary Care).
· New graduates will also be considered.
· Valid Nebraska License.
· Ability to work within a team and take direction.
· Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
· Pass drug testing/screening, background checks, and reference checks.
Physical Requirements: Requires considerable physical effort most of the day. Requires squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, walking, lifting supplies and sitting for long periods of time.
Mental Requirements: Must be able to make sound judgment based on assessment and data available and act accordingly. Must be able to be flexible, innovative, and work independently. Must possess skills in computer usage and written and oral communication. Must possess good interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize multiple functions or tasks; and must have tolerance for unpredictable circumstances and stress of coping with the human nature of staff and patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Primary Care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Supplemental schedule:
- On call
Weekly schedule:
- 5×8
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Private practice
Ability to Relocate:
- Omaha, NE 68124: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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