Physician Assistant

American Advanced Management Inc.; Coalinga (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

American Advanced Management Inc. in California seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist physicians and function as a provider on a separate basis from the physician.

Under medical supervision, you will perform patient assessments, order and review diagnostic tests, and manage ongoing care for stable conditions. On-call coverage and coordination with the health care team are required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant preferred.
• Current California license/certification indicates training requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Take medical history, perform exam, and initiate screening and diagnostic procedures.
• Determine referrals to physician for further tests and treatment.
• Plan and manage ongoing health maintenance with physician for stable conditions.
• Counsel patients and families on health-related issues.
• Initiate orders for diagnostic tests and review results; manage medication refills.
• Maintain accurate patient health records and coordinate with care team.
• Provide on-call coverage as requested by the hospital.
• Perform other duties as assigned, incl. jail or detention center visits.

Skills

Patient assessment

Triaging

Clinical decision-making

First aid

Communication

Education

NP - Registered Nurse License and Nurse Practitioner certificate

PA license (preferred)

Tools

EHR management

Job description

Position Summary

Assists physician and/or functions as a provider on a separate basis from the physician.

Position Summary

Assists physician and/or functions as a provider on a separate basis from the physician.

Supervision Received And Exercised

Medical supervision is provided by designated physician. Management supervision is provided by Director of Nursing/Nurse Executive or designee.

Education/Training/Experience

Minimum requirements:

• Current ACLS certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant is preferred.
• Current license/certification from the State of California indicates that the individual has met training requirements for the position.

Knowledge Of

• Elements of physical assessment of adults and children.
• Family planning.
• Basics of caring for deviations from health.
• Community Resources.

Ability To

• Relate well with patients, families, and staff
• Make sound decisions in triaging patients.
• Provide basic first aid and minor emergency procedures.

Licenses/Certification

Minimum requirements:

• NP - Registered Nurse License and Nurse Practitioner certificate.
• PA - Physician Assistant license preferred, interim permit considered.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

In collaboration with supervising physician, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Identify health status of patients by taking medical history, performing exam, and initiating and evaluating screening and diagnostic procedures.
• Provide services in accordance with Standard procedures.
• Determine which patient to refer to the physician for further diagnostics and treatment.
• Plan and assume responsibility with physician for ongoing health maintenance and clinical management of patients in stable phases of acute and chronic illnesses.
• Evaluate patient's emotional behavior, counsel, and instruct individuals and families regarding domestic and health related problems.
• Initiate orders for diagnostic laboratory tests and x-rays. Interpret and review results. Review medication refills.
• Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred when required.
• Serve as clinical consultant to nursing and ancillary personnel.
• Coordinate work activities with families, community agencies, and other members of the health care team.
• Promote economies in service and lower patient costs whenever possible.
• Participate in development and annual review of policies and procedures. Participate in periodic medical records review.
• Provide "on-call" coverage as requested by the hospital.
• Perform other duties as assigned, i.e., jail, juvenile detention center visits, convalescent center visits, etc.