Physician Assistant

Provide acute care, chronic care, preventive care and prenatal care to new and established patients of all ages in a primary care setting Conduct detailed medical history assessment Conduct physical exams Medication reconciliation Order diagnostic testing (e.g., lab work, EKG, cardiac echo, imaging procedures, etc.) when indicated Coordinate specialty referrals as indicated Provide consultation to patient and/or family to include necessity, prep, nature and effects of ordered diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Provide patient and/or family education regarding diabetes, nutrition, smoking cessation, pain management, etc. Follow up on ordered laboratory studies, diagnostic procedures, etc. Prescribe treatment or medication when indicated Document all activity in patient’s electronic medical record to include comments about diagnosis and prognosis, diagnostic testing, patient condition, treatments and response to therapies and interventions Participate in clinic research activities if needed Perform telehealth visits if needed Work with a supervising physician, other providers and colleagues in the practice Perform any other related duties required to service primary care scheduled or walk-in patients Requirements Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP Nurse Practitioner Program or graduate of ARC accredited Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree Physician Assistant Program NP-C or PA-C certification required AHA approved BLS certification is required before hire Current unrestricted RN license issued by or recognized by NCBON with approval to practice as NP Current unrestricted license issued by NCMB with approval to practice as a PA Federal and State DEA license with unrestricted prescriptive authority Experience working as a PA or NP in a primary care setting is preferred but not required Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in providing comprehensive acute, chronic, and preventive care in a primary care setting, including conducting assessments, prescribing treatments, and coordinating patient education. Proficient in electronic medical record documentation and telehealth practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr