NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - GASTRO - PART TIME

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

General Summary

Educate and advise patients, diagnose and treat health problems, and provide general health care under the direction of the physician.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistently arrives at work on time and adheres to regular work schedule.
• Obtain medical histories.
• Diagnose and treat health care and chronic diseases.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as labs and x-rays.
• Prescribes medications and other treatments.
• Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Collaborate with physicians as needed.

Other Essential Duties May Include but Are Not Limited To

• Emphasizes wellness and self-care to patients and family members.
• Researches medical findings and studies and incorporates as appropriate.
• Selects cost-effective and appropriate diagnostic fees.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Required:

• Consistently arrives at work in appropriate/professional attire.

• Completes all tasks within established time frame.
• Adheres to all clinic policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of nurse practitioner theory, practice and medical care, medical equipment and instruments, and OSHA regulations. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to analyze and determine solutions in order to best serve the patients. 
• Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed. 
• Flexibility and ability to adjust to a constantly changing work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and prioritize accordingly. 
• Active and appropriate state NP/PA licensure. 
• BLS or CPR certification.

 

 

Education:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school.