Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

DESCRIPTION:

Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant to work Family Practice and the Acute Care Clinic.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contributes to physician’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed. Recommending options and courses of action by implementing physician directives. Examines patient, takes patient history, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and makes an assessment consistent with physical findings. Performs clinical procedures that have been approved by a supervising physician. Orders and interprets lab results. Determines abnormal conditions by ordering diagnostic tests. Orders procedures, consultations, physical therapy. Writes prescriptions as directed by physicians. Provides patient care documentation. Provides educational information to patients and family. Assesses and monitors patient response to treatment. Establishes plan of care for patients by evaluating all pertinent information. Responds and assists with emergency situations in office. Provides direction to staff in order to ensure patient care needs are met. Should have excellent customer service and patient relation skills. Strong interpersonal, oral communication and analytical skills. Maintains communication with Director of Clinical Operations regarding patient care, nursing staff and scheduling. Perform various duties as needed to successfully full the function of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited school for Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program. Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Virginia. CPR-BCLS certification Must be registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for Schedule II-V Controlled Substances if prescribing controlled substances to outpatients. Ensures that all continuing education requirements are up to date. #J-18808-Ljbffr Selma Medical Associates, Inc.