Nurse Practitioner NP or Physician Assistant PA Primary care

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides primary healthcare services, including preventive and routine care, at the medical center. The role also involves developing and presenting educational programs tailored to underserved and uninsured populations in our service areas. This position collaborates with other healthcare providers to refer patients to necessary services and ensures comprehensive care is delivered.

Minimum Skills, Experience, and Educational Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current license from the Board of Registration in Nursing with NP certification and a graduate degree (MSN or certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) from an accredited institution, or
• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a BA, BS, or MS degree.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Educational Requirements

• Ability to assess, plan, coordinate, and deliver patient care alongside a physician.
• Perform patient assessments and physical exams, including necessary lab work and screenings for physical symptoms.
• Record patient health, family, and psychosocial history.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop, document, and implement care plans.
• Plan diagnostic workups and adjust treatments and medications based on documented patient needs.
• Proficient in:
  • Understanding growth and development;
  • Assessing age-specific data and nutritional needs;
  • Providing dietary counseling as necessary;
  • Administering treatments, prescribing, and dispensing medication;
  • Immunization administration;
  • Utilizing community resources for patient care;
  • Involving family or significant others in care plans when appropriate.
• Top pay and excellent benefit package offered.

Mon-Fri schedule rotating 1 Saturday shift every 6 weeks

Salary $115,000 plus depending on experience.