Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Solutions; Harrah (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Solutions in Harrah, OK is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. In this role, you will perform physical exams, order and interpret laboratory tests, and provide treatment for acute illnesses. Excellent communication skills and a valid license in the state of practice are necessary.

The position involves performing minor surgical procedures and accurately documenting patient visits in the EMR system. Experience in urgent care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of practice.
• Experience in urgent care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of physiology and acute pain management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams, take medical histories, and provide treatment for acute illnesses.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests and X-rays.
• Perform minor surgical procedures, including wound closure and foreign body removal.
• Prescribe medications and provide patient education on follow-up care.
• Accurately document patient visits in the EMR system.
• Triage patients to differentiate between urgent and emergency cases.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in EMR systems

Education

Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harrah, OK 73045

Position Type: Full Time

Key Job Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Perform physical exams, take medical histories, and provide treatment for acute illnesses (e.g., infections, rashes) and injuries (e.g., sprains, minor fractures, lacerations).
• Diagnostics: Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests (e.g., strep, flu) and X-rays.
• Procedures: Perform minor surgical procedures, including wound closure, abscess incision and drainage, and foreign body removal.
• Treatment Planning: Prescribe medications, administer vaccinations, and provide patient education on follow-up care.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient visits, history, and treatment plans in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Workflow: Triage patients to differentiate between urgent and emergency cases, ensuring efficient patient throughput.
• Skills: Strong diagnostic skills, ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication, and proficiency in, or ability to learn, EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of practice.
• Experience in urgent care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of physiology and acute pain management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with children and their families.