Part-time Experienced Neurology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Job Description THIS POSITION'S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE AT OUR CLARKSVILLE, TN LOCATION

MUST HAVE NEUROLOGY EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities See patients and synthesize information gathered from patients' histories, examinations, and diagnostic information to formulate a diagnosis and plan of treatment. Collaborate with physicians and ancillary personnel as appropriate to promote quality care for patients. Make referrals when appropriate. Appropriately diagnose and manage neurologic illnesses, whether acute or chronic with attention to medical co-morbidities. Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to patient education with regard to the procedures ordered (how to prepare, what to expect, how results are relayed, etc.). Prescribe medications (both controlled and non-controlled substances) based on efficacy, safety, and cost and formulary as legally authorized. Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illness, including, but not limited to lifestyle modifications, medication compliance, and treatment adherence. Establish a rapport with patients to alleviate any fears, doubts or concerns about their disease course and treatment. Education of patients regarding the team approach of MDs and NPs/PA-Cs at KCA when necessary. Behave in a manner that does not undermine other providers that may have previously taken care of the patients you are managing. Completion of notes in a timely manner. Sign off on documents in fax server, notify MD of results requiring urgent management. Manage eRx requests and other prescription requests. Complete Peer to peer calls and prior authorizations when needed. Facilitate/Supervise complex order completion such as IVIG, IV Steroids, Lumbar Punctures. Answer calls from answering service after hours from other providers/labs. (KCA does not take after-hours calls from patients. They may only call during regular business hours). Advise MD if necessary to close-out call. Maintain awareness of patient wait times and who is checked in and waiting; step in and help and or direct MA staff to keep schedule on time. Assist drawing up medications if this is needed to stay on time. Be flexible and provide feedback necessary to support the company. Requirements Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner equivalent. Licensed to practice as required by the state of TN. A minimum of two years of experience as a certified physician assistant. Neurological experience preferred, but PM&R, emergency medicine, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery or pain management experience is acceptable. Active TN Medicare number. Active DEA number. Experience with EHR systems. Training on our specific EHR will be provided. Ability to learn to perform procedures, such as trigger point injections and occipital nerve blocks. Ability to understand, applies and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. Ability to handle difficult patients. Benefits No inpatient duties. Coffee/lunch provided most days. Required Testing Completion of a pre-employment test is required prior to interview. Completion of a personality test is required prior to interview. These tests will only be sent to candidates that we would like to interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC