NP/PA: Advanced Primary Care Clinician & Educator

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice in a fast-paced setting in Huntsville, AL. The role includes histories, exams, ordering tests, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing treatments, and educating patients and families.

You will also contribute to indirect care activities such as staff education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement, while assisting with

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills suitable for a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a team and coordinating with staff and students.
• BLS certified by end of orientation; familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive direct patient care as NP/PA, including histories, exams, diagnostics, diagnoses, prescriptions, and care planning.
• Educate patients and families on health maintenance and promotion and counseling.
• Support indirect care activities like staff education, clinical research, and quality improvement; assist in clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

EMR experience (preferred)

Education

Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Physician Assistant program graduate (PA)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Huntsville Hospital Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive direct patient care and scholarly practice in a fast-paced setting in Huntsville, AL. The role includes histories, exams, ordering tests, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing treatments, and educating patients and families.

You will also contribute to indirect care activities such as staff education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement, while assisting with