Full Time - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Columbia, MO

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing primary and episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation.
• Selects, orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
• Performs procedures including laceration repair, and orthopedics and provides referrals to medical specialists.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
• Notates findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes. Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours.
• Coordinate and participate in clinic, recruitment, training, community outreach, and professional development events as needed.
• Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

Education

• Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certification

• Must obtain and maintain a current license. Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified.
• State and federal licensure requirements including DEA.
• Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.

Experience

• 1 year is preferred but not required.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.