Nurse Practitioner or PA Primary Care Gallup, New Mexico

The physician assistant or nurse practitioner will be expected to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice practitioner, youll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. Youll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. In this role, youll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If youre dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, wed like to meet you.

• Job Responsibilities :
• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
• Other duties as assigned
• Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements :
• Certified Nurse Practitioner or PA (Required)
• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
• Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
• Must possess a Medical License through the State of New Mexico
• CPR Certification for Healthcare / BLS Providers or Professional Rescue
• DEA license
• Ability to obtain malpractice insurance
• Masters degree; PhD is a plus
• Physical Demands Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Heavy Work : Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work
• Behavioral Demands / Requirements :
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Leam spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $10,000.00 - $20,000.00 per month

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s) :

• Do you know or related to a Duke City employee? If so, please provide name and relationship.

Experience :

• Primary care : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• Physician Assistant License (Required)
• New Mexico Medical License (Required)

Work Location : In person

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