Advanced Practice Provider

# Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP)## Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)We are currently seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider in our Stockton, CA medical office. If you are seeking a full-time role within a stable family-like organization, look no further!- ### Advanced Practice Provider **Position Summary** Join a well-established, independent practice with a long history in the San Joaquin Valley. At the heart of our compassionate, patient-centered practice is a family-like team of hard-working professionals who maintain a stable environment where your expertise is respected and your well-being is a priority. The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will provide routine care and management of the patient with acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with the supervising physician. The Advanced Practice Provider functions under standardized protocol approved by the Board of Directors at Stockton Cardiology Medical Group. **Major Areas of Responsibility** * Evaluates and treats patients with acute and chronic cardiology complaints * Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new patients according to standardized procedures * Obtains interval histories and performs pertinent examinations on return patients * Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient according to standardized procedures * Orders an furnishes medications according to standardized procedures and acquires counter signature on prescriptions from the supervising physician for medications not in the approved formulary * Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency and according to procedures where applicable * Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes the appropriate paperwork * Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients * Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds * Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary * Performs additional patient support duty as needed * Duties may include telephone triage, anti-coagulation management or assistance with diagnostic studies such as contrast echo. **Work Environment** * Exposure Risk to Blood-Borne Pathogens * Category 1: Tasks regularly involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. The potential for spills or splashes of blood, body fluids or tissues exists in job related tasks * The work involves considerable physical exertion such as frequent lifting of patients, equipment, bending, stooping and walking * Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, i.e., risk of exposure to contagious disease, radiation or infection, or working with emotionally disturbed patients. * Precautions are routine for nearly all situations. * The employee may be required to use protective clothing or gear. * Can be very noisy at times * Good hearing essential, assisted or unassisted * Exposure to moving parts, cords, tubes and belts **Supervision** Supervision is provided by the attending physicians in the Clinic. In his/her absence, supervision will be provided by another physician designated as the supervising physician. Standardized procedures, approved by the supervising physician(s) are a mandatory mechanism of supervision. Other mechanisms of supervision used may be: • Direct or on-site supervision by a supervising physician • Review and co-signature of written medical records within 14 days • Reports to Nursing Supervisor, Administrator, Physicians • Chart screens on random charts by the supervising physician or designee • An annual performance evaluation by the supervising physician or his/her delegate, with input from the supervising physician(s) **Knowledge and Skills**• Demonstrated ability to function both independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals • Ability to multi-task • Good communication skills • Computer skills • Flexibility • Customer service skills • Well organized • Attention to detail • Effective time management • Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted • Ability to be up/down from workstation, assist patients in wheelchairs as needed; moderate assisted patient lifts onto tables • Team player • Willingness and Ability to learn and follow directions **Education and Experience** * Successful completion of an accredited Advanced Practice Provider program * Experience in fast paced environment **Licensure / Certification** * Current Physician Assistant Certificate, or RN license + current Nurse Practitioner Certificate, in the state of CA * Certification in ACLS (Advanced Life Support) required * An Advanced Practice Provider with six months or more experience shall have a California furnishing number prior to hire, issued from the applicable board (PAB or BRN) * Current DEA number from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for Schedule II-V controlled substances. **Compensation**$125k-145k +bonus, DOE We have a comprehensive benefits package, including: * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * 401(k) * 401k annual 10% employer contribution * PTO * 10 Paid Holidays APPLY NOW #J-18808-Ljbffr