Advanced Practice Provider - Dublin, GA.

Hughston; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughston Clinic seeks a PA/NP to assist in patient care under physician supervision, performing exams, ordering tests, prescribing medications and guiding follow-up care.

Requirements include a Master’s in PA/NP, NCCPA or NP certification, BLS, active state license, and DEA. 1 year orthopaedics experience preferred; strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited PA or NP program.
• NCCPA Board Certification or NP Board certification.
• BLS certification required.
• Current State License required; DEA required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
• Obtain a detailed patient history and record findings in patient records.
• Perform systematic physical examinations and assist in diagnoses and treatment.
• Order, perform, interpret and schedule diagnostic studies as appropriate.
• Prescribe medicine and manage wound and infection care; administer injections.
• Counsel on health habits and rehabilitation exercises.
• Coordinate with supervising physician on orders and follow-up care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Adapt to hospital and clinic procedures and participate in rounds as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master’s degree in PA/NP program

Job description

POSITION GOAL

Assist in the care and treatment of patients as delegated by a physician.

• Promote and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
• Obtain a detailed patient history and record appropriate findings in the patient records.
• Complete a systematic and thorough physical examination. Make diagnoses concerning a patient’s injury or illness. Give treatment such as setting broken bones.
• Prescribe medicine when needed. Performs salutary procedures by administering injections and managing wounds and infections.
• Order, perform, interpret and schedule, when appropriate, diagnostic studies.
• Provide counseling on health habits, exercise, tobacco, and alcohol.
• Provide instruction on supervising physician’s orders: (a) diet, (b) physical therapy (i.e. lumbar flexion exercises, range of motion, home arthritis therapy, activities of daily living, use of crutches or walker) and (c) use of physical adjuncts to therapy (i.e. nebulizer, vaporizer, etc.)
• Assist supervising physician in management of hospitalized patients (with concurrent hospital approval for such a role) plus: check on clinical status of patient, explain tests or therapy, report on progress to physician, check on report of studies, assist in documentation of care, within limits of hospital regulations, transfer copies of hospital data to office records when appropriate, arrange for post hospitalization follow-up care, assist in surgery, and make rounds when appropriate.
• Maintains patient confidentiality (HIPAA)
• The supervising physician and P.A. or NP are expected to understand and comply with the current laws, rules and regulations governing P.A. or NP practice of the state.

POSITION GOAL

Assist in the care and treatment of patients as delegated by a physician.

Position Responsibilities

• Promote and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
• Obtain a detailed patient history and record appropriate findings in the patient records.
• Complete a systematic and thorough physical examination. Make diagnoses concerning a patient’s injury or illness. Give treatment such as setting broken bones.
• Prescribe medicine when needed. Performs salutary procedures by administering injections and managing wounds and infections.
• Order, perform, interpret and schedule, when appropriate, diagnostic studies.
• Provide counseling on health habits, exercise, tobacco, and alcohol.
• Provide instruction on supervising physician’s orders: (a) diet, (b) physical therapy (i.e. lumbar flexion exercises, range of motion, home arthritis therapy, activities of daily living, use of crutches or walker) and (c) use of physical adjuncts to therapy (i.e. nebulizer, vaporizer, etc.)
• Assist supervising physician in management of hospitalized patients (with concurrent hospital approval for such a role) plus: check on clinical status of patient, explain tests or therapy, report on progress to physician, check on report of studies, assist in documentation of care, within limits of hospital regulations, transfer copies of hospital data to office records when appropriate, arrange for post hospitalization follow-up care, assist in surgery, and make rounds when appropriate.
• Maintains patient confidentiality (HIPAA)
• The supervising physician and P.A. or NP are expected to understand and comply with the current laws, rules and regulations governing P.A. or NP practice of the state.

Hughston Responsibilities

• Utilize effective communication skills (written and verbal) interacting with co-workers, other clinic employees, supervisors, and outside vendors.
• Promote The Hughston Clinic’s role in the community by greeting and interacting with all patients, families, visitors, vendors, and guests in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Provides support or relief for other staff as needed.
• Demonstrates confidentiality in all aspects to include both patient and non-patient issues.
• Reflect THC values and is sensitive to THC’s ethical and compliance principals in his/her daily activities.
• Promote resolution of concerns and conflict by routing through correct mechanism or resolving the situation.
• Able to prioritize daily functions/tasks
• Display a willingness to put forth effort in problem solving
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Functions

Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires sitting for prolonged periods. Requires occasional stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions.

Marginal Functions

Stair climbing.

Accommodations

Normal Medical Office environment

Environmental Factors

OSHA Category I

Position Requirements

Experience

One (1) year experience in orthopaedics preferred.

Education

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited PA or NP program required.

Special Qualifications

NCCPA Board Certification or NP Board certified. Must maintain BLS certification. Current State License required. DEA required. Must have satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)