Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - $2,640 per week in Decatur, GA

Nurse Practitioner | Other
Location: Decatur, GA
Employer: Core Medical Group
Pay: $2,640 per week
Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

As an Locum APP with CoreMedical Group, you are eligible for some of the best benefits in the industry, including:

Free Private Housing or a Generous Housing Allowance
Health Insurance coverage, Medical/Dental/Vision
$50K in Free Life Insurance coverage
Travel Reimbursement
Licensure Assistance & Reimbursement
Matching 401K
Referral Bonus $$ Program
Club CoreMed Trip Points
Plus much more!
*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses, and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Any benefits (medical/dental/vision) are in addition to the weekly pay. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details. Estimated payments are subject to change until formal offer of assignment is made and accepted.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent and non-urgent presentation
• Select, order, perform and interpret tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings
• 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
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, orthopedics and provide referrals to medical specialists
• Explain procedures and discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients
• Notate findings and treatment course in patient electronic chart including follow-up notes
• Perform physicals-including sports, DOT, non-DOT, pre-employment and annuals
• Evaluate patients for workers' compensation injuries, coordinating with employer/clients to balance the needs of the patient and requirements of the employer
• Oversee mid-level providers working independently at clinics within the region, when necessary.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 2+ years experienced preferred but new grads welcome in providing patient care as PA or NP.
• Masters (PA / NP) and appropriate state license
• Preference for ABMS Board certification in internal medicine and family practice
• Understanding of medical coding and billing
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood borne pathogens and others
• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email and Microsoft Office as well as comfortable with EMR applications
• Understanding and experience with occupational health practices, including CME qualification, drug testing protocols, employment physicals, and OSHA guideline