Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

SHIFA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Chicago is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team. You'll be responsible for examining patients and diagnosing health issues, along with reading tests and explaining diagnoses. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and experience in a medical setting. This role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals in various environments, ensuring comprehensive patient care. A valid state license is required, and salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• A valid state license is mandatory to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history.
• Read test results and interpret data appropriately.
• Explain test results and expected health outcomes to patients.
• Prescribe medication or therapy with physician oversight.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to formulate treatment plans.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Education

Valid state licensing

Tools

Medical terminology

Charting

Diagnostic tests

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team! As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication with a physician's approval. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will see patients in a variety of settings including, clinic, hospital, and nursing home. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records
• Read test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those results
• Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes
• Prescribe medication or therapy with a physician overseeing as part of a larger health plan
• Work closely with nurses, other Physician Assistants, and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment plan

Qualifications

• Valid state licensing required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills