Physician Assistant

Job Description
Job Description
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