Physician Associate for local Clinic

Triad Complete Healthcare; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Triad Complete Healthcare is looking for a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) to join their primary care team in Oklahoma City. This full-time position offers a compensation range of $175,000 to $250,000, depending on experience. You'll be responsible for assessing patient health, performing examinations, and delivering comprehensive outpatient services.

The ideal candidate will possess a current license, excellent clinical skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include patient education, health maintenance, and ordering laboratory studies.

Qualifications

• Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) in Oklahoma.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health through interviews and physical examinations.
• Document patient care services by charting.
• Provide quality outpatient services by appointment.

Skills

Clinical and diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Familiarity with EMR systems

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) in Oklahoma

Job description

Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA)
Job Category: Primary Care
Location: Your Town, OK
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $175,000 - $250,000

The role involves assessing patient health, performing examinations, and delivering comprehensive outpatient services as part of a primary care team.

Practitioner Roles And Responsibilities

• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations (including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
• Provides quality outpatient services by appointment
• Provides ongoing health maintenance, health education and disease prevention periodic screening for adults
• Provides well-women gynecological exams including appropriate screening, history, examinations and education
• Provides patient education regarding disease processes and good health habits
• Maintains current knowledge of immunization schedules, routine adult health maintenance recommendations and general clinic protocols
• Orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies
• Completes Continuing Medical Education and maintains licensure in good standing
• Maintains current prescriptive authority license, OBNDD and DEA number
• Maintains a current knowledge of the Nurse Practitioner formulary and prescribes medications within the limits of the formulary
• Assists in community health screening and disease prevention activities
• Informs Medical Director of difficult cases, poor outcomes, or of involvement of other agencies in patient case
• Interacts effectively with patients, families, clinic team members and anyone necessary to satisfy patient care

Qualifications

• Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) in Oklahoma
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Dedication to providing high-quality patient care
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Preferred Skills

• Communication Skills: To communicate with patients and colleagues, excellent listening, speaking and interpersonal skills are needed. Must be able to understand patient needs, clearly communicate instructions, and build and maintain a trusting relationship
• Problem Solving: Based on clinical interviews, physical examinations and lab test results, practitioner must be able to identify diseases and other health conditions, make diagnoses, and produce treatment plans
• Critical Thinking: When developing a treatment plan, practitioner must be able to evaluate various options to treat a condition, then identify the most affective path for the best possible outcome
• Compassion: Must be able to sympathize with sick and worried patients and their families
• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage other members of the healthcare team such as RNs, LPNs, and other support staff