PHYSICIAN EXTENDER II

Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is to provide health care including medical diagnosis and treatment under the supervision of a physician. The Physician Extender II (PE II) will provide health services in all health department programs as described in program policies and procedures. The employee will act as a consultant to nursing, lab, social works, students and administration. Work will be supervised by the supervising Physician and the agency’s director of nursing. The employee will on occasion serve as a preceptor to other employees. The PE II will keep abreast of the changing scope of medical and public health practice, provide in-service training to staff, i.e. CPR training. The PE II will serve as a member of the agency investigating team in the event of a disease outbreak and/or staffing of emergency shelters. Other duties as directed by supervisor. Qualifications Preferred experience in pediatrics, women’s health, family planning and communicable disease. Prefer one year of experience as a public health FNP/PA or one (1) year experience providing direct patient care in a primary care setting. Graduation from a Masters Level Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program approved by the NC Joint Subcommittee. Licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant. Valid NC Driver’s license Certified in basic CPR life support. Compliance Statement In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr Bladen County