JOB SUMMARY

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assisting physicians in conducting hospital rounds, as well as seeing patients independently for office visits. The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner works independently as well as under the guidance of the physician and reports to a Supervising Physician.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to provide health care across the continuum of care to assigned patients.

• Performs hospital rounds of new consults and follow-up patients and assists in discharge of patients.

• Obtains patient medical, physical and psycho-social history and performs comprehensive health assessment including physical exam, based on age and history.

• Conducts non-invasive preventive screening procedures based on age and history.

• Identifies medical and health risks and needs. Updates and records changes in health status in EMR.

• Formulates the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination and clinical findings.

• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies within protocol guidelines.

• Develops and provides a relevant patient education plan.

• Prescribes and administers appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.

• Participates in assisting and performing common minor urological procedures.

• Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies.

• Determines the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomes.

• Reassesses and modifies the treatment plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals

• Completes all documentation in EMR in a timely fashion. Codes patient visits accurately and appropriately.

• Participates in quality assurance review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans.

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.

• Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program; NYS licensed

• 1 – 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates an ability to utilize advanced health assessment and decision making skills.

• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self-starter; compatible and supportive; a team player.

• Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient.

• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

• Attends outside clinical updates as required, and attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.

• Complies with all regulatory requirements and standards

• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

  Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer