Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, East and Northwest Tucson

Arizona Community Physicians; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Community Physicians (ACP) seeks Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join our team in Arizona. This role provides direct patient care under physician supervision and offers growth within Arizona's largest physician-owned medical group.

We offer competitive pay and a collaborative environment emphasizing compassionate patient relations, thorough assessments, and adherence to state guidelines. Both part-time and full-time schedules are available to fit your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist Program with current license in the State of Arizona and current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under physician supervision.
• Perform episodic and follow-up care and conduct exams appropriate to chief complaint or visit reason.
• Obtain comprehensive health histories, identify risks, and order/interpret appropriate tests.
• Reassess and modify treatment plans; include preventive care and document patient education.
• Maintain medical records with confidentiality and accurate documentation.
• Coordinate referrals, ordering, and follow-up communication with front office and patients.

Skills

ACLS certification

Education

Arizona NP/PA license

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Part Time and Fulltime

Arizona Community Physicians (ACP) is seekingNurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

This position will provide direct patient care. ACP is Arizona's largest and most successful physician-owned medical group, and we offer competitive pay and opportunity for growth.

• Under the supervision of the Physician, the Nurse Practitioner collaborates in providing medical services to patients in accordance with the guidelines of the Arizona State Board of Medical Examiners governing Nurse Practitioners.
• Performs episodic and follow up care and performs exams appropriate to the chief compliant or reason for visit. Obtains a comprehensive health history, identifies medical and health risks and collects relevant subjective data. Orders appropriate diagnostic tests and accurately interprets clinical data. Formulates the appropriate differential diagnoses based on history, physical exam, and clinical findings. Orders appropriate pharmacologic agents.
• Reassesses and modifies treatment plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals. Includes preventive care in treatment plan. Seeks timely consultation with physician as appropriate. Provides and documents appropriate patient education.
• Performs administrative duties to include medical record and patient confidentiality, specimen labeling and routing, ancillary referrals, supply and pharmaceutical ordering, consent forms and waivers.
• Maintains organized system for timely call backs, related documentation, and follow-through.
• Accurately and thoroughly records or dictates patient medical information including primary medical evaluations, progress notes, histories, and physicals.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of managed care plans, formularies, and basic referral requirements.
• Communicates effectively with front office staff regarding same day appointments, changes to schedule and related issues. Reviews appointment schedules in advance to anticipate problems with patient flow.
• Maintains current medical knowledge with continuing education.
• Promotes excellence in patient relations and customer service, emphasizing compassion, responsiveness, respect, and courtesy.

Skills/ Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist Program with current license in the State of Arizona and current ACLS certification.