Advanced Practice Provider - Physiatry

Hutchinson Clinic P A; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Clinic P A in Hutchinson, KS seeks an experienced primary care provider to deliver comprehensive patient care. Responsibilities include conducting physical exams, ordering tests, administering medications, and educating patients.

Applicants should have two to five years of primary care experience, and hold licensure as an APRN, NP, or PA. A collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal skills for motivating patients are essential qualities. The role requires resilience under stress and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience: Two to five years of primary care experience preferred.
• Education: Licensure as an APRN, NP, or PA is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate others and obtain cooperation.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical exams and records findings.
• Orders laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
• Administers medications and injections per physician direction.
• Provides patient education and maintains records.

Skills

Primary care experience

Communication skills

Patient education

Education

Equivalent to a college degree and professional certificate

Licensure as APRN, NP, or PA

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hutchinson Clinic - Hutchinson, KS 67502

Job Category: Health Care

Role: Provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Administers medications and injections according to physician direction. Sutures minor lacerations.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
• Triage patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Experience: Two years to five years of primary care experience preferred.
• Education: Equivalent to a college degree and a professional certificate or a graduate degree. Licensure as an APRN, NP, or PA is required. Can be a new graduate who is credentialed.
• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.
• Requires full range of body motion and handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and hand‑eye coordination.
• Requires exposure to communicable disease and bodily fluids.
• Requires working under stress in emergency situations or working irregular hours.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Hutchinson Clinic.