Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Family Practice Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

We are looking for a team oriented Advanced Practice Provider to join our team and be the primary coverage of our small client hospital.

You will be responsible for providing primary healthcare to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. Works under direct supervision of a physician following established guidelines as required and within established scope of practice.

Primary Job Duties:

• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients.
• Select, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
• Preform procedures including, suturing and splinting
• Explain procedures, discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
• Document findings and treatment course in patient electronic medical record including follow-up notes.
• Direct professional and ancillary staff regarding treatment of patients.
• Maintain up to date knowledge base for current medical practices.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality.

Education:

• Master’s degree from accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Board Certification in Family Nurse Practitioner
• California State licensure
• Current DEA licensure
• BLS Certification

Experience:

• New graduates welcome to apply and train with some of the top staff in the region