Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner ~ Urgent Care

Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner

Perform physical examinations on adult patients to include patient's medical, family, and social history. Documents all patient visits in electronic medical record in a timely manner. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate a diagnosis. Formulates treatment plans within the provider's scope of practice. Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic laboratory tests, EKGs and radiological studies. Enters all orders for treatments and medications to be administered. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Provides patient education and counseling regarding disease processes, test results, discharge planning, and preventative healthcare. Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.

Requirements: License as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Maine. PA must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program; NCCPA certified. NP must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. PA must complete 100 hours of CME every two (2) years and take the recertification exam every six (6) years. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS preferred. Experience in occupational health preferred. DOT Medical Exam Certification required within 6 months of hire. Experience in emergency department or urgent care setting preferred. Experience and proficiency in interpreting x-rays. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skill and ability. Ability to prioritize patients by level of acuity.