Internal Medicine Physician Assistant

NP/PA Internal Medicine in Newburyport, Massachusetts - Located on the coast 40 miles north of Boston Position Details: Full-time, permanent Seeking a Nurse Practitioner-Advanced Practice Provider Provides direct patient care relative to physical diagnosis and therapeutic management independently, using physician consultation where appropriate Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan of care for a panel of patients. Evaluates individual health care status of patients, including eliciting a patient history, performance of physical examination, ordering of screening and diagnostic tests, risk assessment and interprets this information to establish a diagnosis. Develops and implements a plan of care, including treatments, medications and the like within defined guidelines for practice. Provides care to the patient in a manner that incorporates the principles of patient satisfaction and delivery of cost effective care. Participates in the development and evaluation of practice guidelines. Monitors the individual Äôs response to therapy and revises the plan, as indicated, with particular attention to education and counseling and encouragement of self-care. Seeks consultation from the consulting physician and other members of the healthcare team. Makes appropriate referrals as indicated by patient needs. Identifies learning needs of patients and staff and collaborates with other leaders to determine priorities for educational programs. Participates in interdisciplinary education programs of the practice and provides clinical precepting for nursing students, nurse practitioner students, medical students and others. Required Qualifications: Master Äôs degree in Nursing required. License Nursing License required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required. 1-3 years related work experience required. Valid prescriptive authority from both the MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA MA Board authorization to practice as an APRN NRSG American Heart Association-Basic Life Support Certificate Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access. Preferred Qualifications: - Related primary care practice expertise. About location: Newburyport is a coastal city nestled on the shores of the Merrimack River. Located about 40 minutes from Boston. It is a small town that is rich in charm and maritime history. Beyond its physical beauty, Newburyport is a culturally diverse locale, hosting numerous festivals, arts events, and a thriving local economy thanks to small businesses and shops that line the historic downtown area. Remarkable place to live and raise a family: food, arts, culture, natural beauty, great schools, proximity to Boston and mountains to the north while living on the coast