Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Surgery (PSO)

Job Description

Job Description

Premier Spine and Orthopedics (PSO) is seeking to hire a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Surgery to participate in the rewarding work of assisting physicians with delivering spine care to our patients. Premier Spine and Orthopedics specializes in offering comprehensive care for neck and back pain in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Wondering how to apply? It's easy! Apply for this position by filling out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!OUR IDEAL NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SURGERYIntense Commitment to Excellence -fully accountable to achieving a level of professional performance that is no less than his/her absolute best Positive - a can-do attitude and effective communicator Life-long learner - keeps up with medical advances and therapeutic changes in his/her area of clinical practiceService oriented - focused on the needs of others, both patients and team membersCompassionate - a sympathetic attitude for patients and their familiesEfficient - a knack for effectively prioritizing tasks and managing your timeDid we just describe you? If so, keep reading about this position at our clinic!REQUIREMENTSCompletion of an accredited school of nursing or physician assistance programBoard certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician AssistantNational certificationActive CA licenseBLS certificationCurrent CPRMinimum 1 year of professional experience in a clinic setting is preferredFirst Assist preferredSpine experience Professional clinical experience in a clinic setting is preferred. Candidates should have exceptional people and communication skills, be highly skilled in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, a commitment to achieving a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and a no-task-too-small approach to the work.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinates health plan initiatives.Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.Obtain complete medical history and physical data on patients.Maintain medical records.Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.Manage medical and surgical emergencies.OR assist.Possible inpatient rounds.Perform a complete physical examination and record findings.Collaborate with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.Review lab and radiology results, in consultation with supervising physician.Interpret and integrate data and order laboratory studies, x-rays and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.Submit patient health care plan and goals of individual patients for periodic review and evaluation by physician.Counsel patients and their families on health promotion, diagnosis, prognosis and management options.Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs. Instruct patient and authorized family members regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provide patient education. Provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.Home call to cover phone as well as possible inpatient round every 3 weeks.Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.Participate in professional development and maintain professional affiliations.Maintain strictest patient confidentiality in compliance with Federal and State laws.ABOUT SANTE HEALTH SYSTEMSante Health System is a Management Services Organization that serves multiple clients. "Sante" is the French word for health. Our name symbolizes our commitment to good health, progressive care, and leadership in our community. Sante is one of the largest health care claims and billing management companies in Central California. The strength of Sante is the extraordinary network of physicians, health plans, and other health service providers it offers the people of our valley. Sante coordinates with physicians, health plans, hospitals, and ancillary providers to ultimately benefit the patient in a managed care environment. Sante Health System provides numerous client services such as billing, claims processing, contracting, credentialing, finance, human resources, information services, marketing/communications, physician services, practice management, provider relations, quality improvement, and utilization management.Sante is celebrating over 30 years of service to the community. We deeply understand that we would not be successful in enhancing the quality of life of our patients without our incredible team. This is why we have created a work culture that is comprised of talented, driven, dedicated, innovative, and service-driven professionals. We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement. Being part of our team is like being part of a big family. Join our team and make Sante Health System your home away from home.If you are ready to build a career and meet the above qualifications, this is the opportunity for you. Apply now to be a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Surgery at Premier Spine and Orthopedics. Salary Range: $150,000–$200,000 annually; candidates with prior spine experience may qualify for $200,000–$250,000.