Nurse Practitioner- Gastroenterology- Modesto, CA

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation in Modesto seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Gastroenterology practice, covering two locations in Modesto and Turlock.

You will provide direct patient care under physician supervision, perform histories and exams, order tests, and document findings.

The role is 100% outpatient with a Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, no on-call requirement, and all levels of experience are welcome.

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner.
• Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. RNP License.
• Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a physician, provides direct patient care including gathering detailed history and performing physical exams.
• Performs or orders tests and interprets results. Administers therapeutic procedures as directed.
• Instructs on care and maintains written charts and records on patients. Maintains appropriate manual and electronic records (EMR).
• Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician’s patient care plan and supervised by the physician
• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.

Education

Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job Summary

Central Valley Doctors Health System and Doctor's Medical Center of Modesto are seeking a dedicated and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Gastroenterology practice. This role will cover 2 practice locations in Modesto and Turlock.

• M-F 8a-5p schedule
• 100% Outpatient
• No Call
• All levels of experience welcome!

The Central Valley Doctors Health System is an integrated healthcare system across the Central Valley consisting of three acute care hospitals (Doctors Medical Center, Emanuel Medical Center and Doctors Hospital of Manteca) and affiliated entities across the region. Our primary goal is to ensure continuity of care between all of our facilities for the patients we treat every day.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physician, provides direct patient care including gathering detailed history and performing physical exams. Performs or orders tests and interprets results. Administers therapeutic procedures as directed. Instructs on care and maintains written charts and records on patients. Maintains appropriate manual and electronic records (EMR).

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician’s patient care plan and supervised by the physician
• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
• Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
• Orders medications.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Master's Prepared Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Certifications:

Required: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. RNP License. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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