Primary Care NP/PA Needed - New Orleans, English/Vietnamese Speaking

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Opportunity

Great group in New Orleans seeking full time, permanent primary care nurse practitioner/physician assistant to join their team. Bilingual English, Spanish/Vietnamese preferred. The office hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm with Saturday rotation with the option of working two Saturdays a year from 8am - 12pm. They might consider part time, but prefer full time, EMR is Athena, average people per day is 15-18. Offering great salary, and sign on bonus, possible relocation assistance, health, vision and dental insurance, 403b with match after 1 year, Aflac available (facility pays for all administrative costs), PTO, CME time and allowance, license reimbursement, Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) malpractice insurance, and NHSC loan repayment.

This well-established group offers a variety of comprehensive primary care services to the community ranging from OB/GYN, chronic disease management, health screenings, health education, behavioral health services, counseling, stress management, relationship & family therapy and much more. They are very passionate about providing high-quality, cost effective health care and has received national recognition for providing patient centered care.

Some responsibilities may include:

• Conducting physical examinations and medical assessments
• Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses and injuries
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and laboratory results
• Prescribing medications and other treatments
• Educating patients and their families about health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care strategies
• Referring patients to specialists or other healthcare professionals as needed
• Managing and coordinating care with other healthcare team members
• Maintaining accurate and complete patient records
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans
• Participating in quality improvement activities and initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements:

• Current registration in the State of Louisiana as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurse's Credentialing Center.
• A Master of Science degree in Nursing from a program accredited by the American Nurse's Association of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
• Must possess excellent clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and communication skills to effectively manage patient care.
• Must also adhere to legal and ethical standards of practice and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Clinical experience in community health a plus
• Up to date on all continuing education