Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Evans | Full-Time

Piedmont; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Evans, GA. In this role, you will perform diagnostic procedures, manage patient care, and collaborate with clinical teams to enhance healthcare outcomes. This full-time position requires a Master's degree in Nursing or PA licensure for Georgia, providing an entry-point into a rewarding medical career.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school with a Master's degree.
• Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing or as a Physician Assistant in Georgia.
• CPR/ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patient care.
• Conduct physical examinations and document patient history.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and explain procedures to patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Licensed Physician Assistant in Georgia

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Primary Care - Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Evans | Full-Time

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• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care. Reviews normal and abnormal diagnostic tests and takes appropriate action according to the individuals scope of practice. Participates in research by serving as a Primary Investigator or Sub- Investigator in clinical trials and registries.
• Takes patient histories, conducts physical examinations, and records the date in the patients record; writes progress notes; prepares patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtains psycho social history relevant to patient care, and assumes responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explains necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Obtains written patient consents and communicates with experts and communicates with experts as needed.
• Carries out therapeutic procedures such as cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes; monitors progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintains record of each patients progress, consulting with supervising physician when patients progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Makes diagnoses and formulates a treatment plan for patients. Performs patient education on their disease state, as well as healthy living recommendations. Will perform follow up exams after procedures, hospitalizations, surgeries, etc.
• Provides clinical expertise and serves as a resource for office clinical staff in physicians absence.
  
  

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist in diagnosing medical and surgical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and services for quality patient care. Reviews normal and abnormal diagnostic tests and takes appropriate action according to the individuals scope of practice. Participates in research by serving as a Primary Investigator or Sub- Investigator in clinical trials and registries.
• Takes patient histories, conducts physical examinations, and records the date in the patients record; writes progress notes; prepares patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings; obtains psycho social history relevant to patient care, and assumes responsibility for developing therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Orders and interprets laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explains necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Obtains written patient consents and communicates with experts and communicates with experts as needed.
• Carries out therapeutic procedures such as cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes; monitors progress of patients, report progress to supervising physician, and maintains record of each patients progress, consulting with supervising physician when patients progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria.
• Makes diagnoses and formulates a treatment plan for patients. Performs patient education on their disease state, as well as healthy living recommendations. Will perform follow up exams after procedures, hospitalizations, surgeries, etc.
• Provides clinical expertise and serves as a resource for office clinical staff in physicians absence.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Skill and ability in electronic medical records applications.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with team members and patients.
• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to understand legal issues that influence the practice of the extenders.
• Ability to lead a team maintaining professional demeanor
• Ability to build effective relationships within and outside PHC.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
  

Disclaimer

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current Georgia license for Advanced Practice Nursing and a Masters degree in Nursing, OR graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current license for the Georgia State Composite Board.

Minimum Experience Required

None.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia. OR Licensed for Advanced Practice Nursing (ACNP, FNP, WHNP). Updated NCCPA for PAs required.

Additional Qualifications

CPR/ACLS

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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