Physician Assistant

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners - Scotia, CA Compensation: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour Moving/Relocation package is available! Nexus HR is looking for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners for a reputable and growing Client in the Scotia Bluffs area. The ideal candidate will have experience in general medicine and behavioral health. About the Job We are seeking a highly motivated and productive Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner that is trained to see all ages at our client’s care center located in the Scotia Bluffs area. Duties and Responsibilities Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician. Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories. Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance. Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans. Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies. Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Qualifications 1 - 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant 1 - 2 years of experience in Emergency medicine and Urgent Care experience is highly preferred Must have a current California NP/PA license Must have a current BLS CPR Certification Experience with EMR and EHR platforms preferred Must be willing to comply with a monthly rotating schedule Able to work On-site Able to work in Scotia, CA Benefits Company-paid professional liability insurance Continuing education reimbursements Medical Insurance Dental Plan Life Insurance Vision Insurance Short Term Disability (state-provided) 5 Paid sick days, 11 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid vacation Eligible to apply for student loan repayment with the federal government #J-18808-Ljbffr