Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

American Family Care

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Springfield, MA +14 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Summary

    Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients through collaboration with a designated physician.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a physician

    Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses.

    Responsible for the diagnosis and treatments of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.

    Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.

    Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.

    Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, and referrals.

    Serve as Medical Examiner and perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations.

    Order diagnostic tests as appropriate.

    Prescribe medications within scope of license.

    Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s), peers, for quality and standards according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives.

    Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling.

    Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or hands on training and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.

    Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations

    Other Duties and Responsibilities

    Assist in patient flow through patient triage and other nursing duties as needed

    Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

    Qualifications

    Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system

    Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday work as required

    Flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction

    Excellent communication skills

    Works effectively in a team environment. Willing to work with multiple covering physicians in addition to collaborating physician.

    Projects a positive image and has a “Patients First” attitude

    Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable

    Education and Experience

    Current licensure as a Certified Registered Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) in a Family or Current Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PANCE)

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care
  • Locations
    Cullman, AL • Greenville, AL • Saraland, AL • Opelika, AL • Irondale, AL • Rocky Hill, CT • Danbury, CT • Vernon, CT • New Britian, CT • Springfield, MA • Worcester, MA • Malden, MA