APP-Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, OBGYN

The South Bend Clinic; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K w/ match

Paid Holidays

CME funds

Volunteer days

Job summary

The South Bend Clinic's OB/GYN University Commons clinic in Mishawaka is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our collaborative team and help expand high-quality care for our community. Ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of licensed AP provider experience in a clinical setting.

You will perform patient examinations, develop care plans, coordinate with supervising physicians, and support procedures within your scope, while delivering compassionate, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required from an accredited PA/NP program.
• Current state licensure as PA/NP and RN.
• CPR (BLS) certification current.
• DEA license may be required depending on prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient examinations and treatment within scope of practice.
• Order labs, x-ray and other non-invasive tests; collaborate with supervising physicians.
• Prescribe medications with physician oversight as allowed.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and care plans.

Skills

CPR (BLS) certification

State licensure: PA/NP and RN

DEA license may be required

Education

Master’s degree for Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

National certification (ANCC)

Job description

Overview

The South Bend Clinic strives to make the entire Michiana community healthier by providing convenient primary, specialty and urgent care services close to home. Our OB/GYN University Commons clinic team in Mishawaka is looking to add a skilled and compassionate provider to join our tight knit and collaborative team, helping to expand our high-quality care and continue serving the needs of our patients with expertise and dedication.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for this role. Ideal candidate would have 1-2 years experience as a licensed Advanced Practice Provider in a clinical setting.

Read more about our South Bend Clinic Family Medicine team at Compassionate Care for Every Stage in Life

The South Bend Clinic provides a valuable benefits program that is made to meet the various needs of our team members and their families:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account, employer provided life and disability insurance, 401K with company match
• Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Days, and Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts and Tuition Assistance
• Up to $2,500 in CME funds yearly

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. National certification in the applicable specialty (ANCC)
• Current state licensure as PA or Advanced Practice Nurse and RN
• Maintains current CPR (BLS) certification
• Active Mid-level Practitioner Controlled Substance License and DEA License may be required based on prescriptive authority

About The South Bend Clinic:

In 1916, Dr. Walter Baker, a South Bend surgeon, was inspired by a visit to the Mayo Clinic and returned to South Bend to establish The South Bend Clinic with five other specialists. The clinic has since grown to include ten campuses, nearly 150 providers, and over twenty specialties. Despite its expansion, it remains committed to patient-centered, physician-led care. In 2021, The South Bend Clinic joined Duly Health and Care, a leading multi-specialty group, to further its mission of improving healthcare and enhancing the well‑being of Michiana residents. Visit us at www.southbendclinic.com to learn more!

Responsibilities

• As an APP at The South Bend Clinic, you will get the opportunity to:
• Perform patient and examinations and treatment and records physical exams, analyze data, develop care plans, and treat minor illnesses and injuries per established protocols. Assist with procedures or conduct invasive/non-invasive procedures within scope of practice
• Orders laboratory, x-ray, and/or other non-invasive diagnostic tests and procedures. Initiate collaboration with supervising physicians, referrals to appropriate physicians or other health care professionals of problems that exceed the NPs scope of practice. Finish a communication to referring provider or supervising physician.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice, with collaborative physician oversight and necessary mid-level practitioner-controlled substance license
• Instruct patients and families on healthcare, illness prevention, and home care, adjusting communication to the patient’s age, psycho-social, and cultural needs to achieve optimal health outcomes in accordance with practice protocols. Skills
• Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented in maintaining patient-related information and documenting patient progress
• Exceptional patient interaction demonstrating a friendly, approachable demeanor, effectively resolves customer complaints, and applies strong customer service principles to ensure a positive experience

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.