NP-PA

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District; Brawley (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District in Brawley, CA seeks a Physician Assistant/NP for full-time practice in urgent care. The role involves examining patients, developing treatment plans in coordination with supervising physicians, and performing routine procedures within PA protocols.

Requires CA license and furnishing authority, with ongoing physician collaboration. Responsibilities include ordering labs and imaging, prescribing within state rules, patient education, and participating in

Qualifications

• Previous Urgent Care or ED experience preferred.
• Must be capable of independent assessment and development of a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and in compliance with PA protocol.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and independently assess and develop a treatment plan per protocols.
• Determine whether condition requires supervisor's attention or physician consultation.
• Order appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies and perform routine therapeutic procedures as permitted.
• Prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations.
• Instruct and counsel patients or guardians on health, medications, follow-up.

Skills

Urgent Care / ED experience

Independent assessment

Excellent communication

Education

CA NP license / PA certification

Job description

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NP-PA

Pioneers Health Ctr Full Time Brawley, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1661

Salary Range: $76.31 To $87.72 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the general direction of the Medical Director, examines and treats patients, for episodic visits and on-going care of chronic and acute health conditions. Does health history and physical examinations and manages low to high-risk patients according to protocol and within limits of training and competence with appropriate MD supervision and consultation. Coordinates care with MD to makes referrals to outside agencies as indicated. Complies with all of the facility's policies, procedures, and PA protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Examines patients: independently assesses and develops a treatment plan according to the protocols and consultations with the physician
• Determines whether the patient's condition requires the immediate attention of the supervising physician.
• Executes standing orders.
• Identifies normal and abnormal findings in history and physical exam. Orders appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies.
• After consultation with the supervising physician, may refer appropriate patients to specialist for consultation.
• May perform routine therapeutic procedures.
• Writes prescriptions as permitted by the state regulatory agency
• Instructs and counsels patient or legal guardian regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health, such as diets, social habits, medications, and the nature and treatment of their injury or illness and required follow up.

4. Assists the site Manager in providing supervision of clinical support staff in their role of doing patient prep, assessments, documentation, and education to facility patients.

5. Assist the Medical Director and Manager in maintaining and updating protocols as necessary based on current technical data.

6. Actively participates in Quality improvement activities through routine chart reviews or other methods identified by the Manager and/or Medical Director.

7. Keeps current professionally by attending CE courses, reading professional journals, etc.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in an Urgent Care or ED clinical setting is preferred.
• Must be capable of independent assessment and development of a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and in compliance with PA protocol.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS :

• Valid RN NP license and furnishing license, State of California, or must have completed a qualified Physician Assistant program and have certification from the Medical Board of California required.
• Nurse Practitioners must have current DEA license required.
• Current BLS HCP certification required.

AGE OF THE POPULATION SERVED:

Newborn Infant/Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric All X No Patient Care

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Standing, sitting, lifting up to 30 pounds, bending and general good health.