Nurse Practitioner for Local Primary Care

Nurse Practitioner for Local Primary Care Title: NursePractitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Job Category: Primary Care Location: Muskogee, OK Position Type: Full-Time Compensation: $55.28 - $62.50 per hour Position Offers Full benefits package Very competitive pay PTO Paid holidays Sign on bonus Role Description This is a full‑time on‑site role for a NursePractitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) at Triad Complete Healthcare in Ponca City, OK. As a nurse practitioner Physician’s Assistant, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care, conducting physical examinations, interpreting medical history, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans. You will access to collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and patient‑centered care. Roles and Responsibilities Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations (including obtaining, updating and studying medical histories) Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records Provides quality outpatient services by appointment Provides ongoing health maintenance, health education and disease prevention periodic screening for adults Provides well‑women gynecological exams including appropriate screening, history, examinations and education Provides patient education regarding disease processes and good health habits Maintains current knowledge of immunization schedules, routine adult health maintenance recommendations and general clinic protocols Orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and X‑ray studies Completes Continuing Medical Education and maintains licensure in good standing. Maintains current prescriptive authority license, OBNDD and DEA number Maintains a current knowledge of the Nurse Practitioner formulary and prescribes medications within the limits of the formulary Assists in community health screening and disease prevention activities Informs Medical Director of difficult cases, poor outcomes, or of involvement of other agencies in patient case Interacts effectively with patients, families, clinic team members and anyone necessary to satisfy patient care Qualifications Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state of Oklahoma. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a team environment Dedication to providing high‑quality patient care Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems Commitment to continuous learning and professional development Preferred Skills Communication Skills: To communicate with patients and colleagues, must have excellent listening, speaking and interpersonal skills, understand patient needs, and build a trusting relationship. Problem Solving: Identify diseases and other health conditions, make diagnoses, and produce treatment plans based on clinical interviews, physical examinations and lab test results. Critical Thinking: Evaluate various options to treat a condition and identify the most effective path for the best possible outcome. Compassion: Sympathize with sick and worried patients and their families. Leadership Skills: Manage other members of the healthcare team such as RN’s, LPN’s and other support staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr