Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner Fort Wayne IN

Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner Fort Wayne IN

Part time

We are looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our practice part time in Fort Wayne, IN. We are seeking a compassionate provider to be our go-to person for managing inpatients at our facility in Fort Wayne. The patient diagnostic complexity involves managing trach / vent / complicated would and multiple co-morbidities. You must be comfortable managing acute changes in place. Additionally, you would collaborate with corporate leadership to assist in maintaining optimal momentum of our stellar quality metrics, program components and implementing our proprietary protocols to achieve clinical outcomes. We are seeking a dynamic and talented NP / PA to join our team!

Responsibilities :

• History and Physical Exams- Examine patients and their medical records, pertinent documents / imaging / labs / test
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnosis, management and treatment of acute episodic illnesses and stable chronic conditions, evaluation of current therapies, health maintenance, health promotion, illness prevention education and counseling, and management of urgent care matters
• Prescribe medications
• Write referrals and consult other physicians for comprehensive patient care
• Maintain accurate records and schedules- Establishes and maintains a system for tracking and coordinating the designated patient caseload and their progress throughout the entire acute or chronic episode of care
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention- teaching and counseling to patients and families
• Collaboration with the healthcare team- Monitors, evaluates, and communicates relevant data regarding clinical problems to Physician, as appropriate and members of the interdisciplinary team
• Oversee patients’ overall health- identify opportunities for each patient's needs relative to his / her age, Monitors progress of patients and collaborates with other team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Promote good health practices
• Identifies and addresses potential deterrents to compliance with treatment regime.
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
• Follows up with patients if they are discharged to assess if needs are being met and determines if additional follow-up care is required.

Skills :

Minimum 3 to 5 years of acute inpatient hospital experience as a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner is required and ability to work autonomously.

Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices

Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in IN

Master’s degree (graduation from an accredited NP or PA program)

ACLS Certified

Schedule :

Part time

Salary :

$60-$70 / hr

We are seeking a caring provider with excellent communication skills, someone with team spirit and a positive attitude, to join our well-respected team. The APP provides clinical leadership through medical management, patient education and support for patients and their families around the complexity of health care. We work with multi-disciplinary team members to assure highest quality of health care and wellness, and we are looking for a likeminded provider to join us. If this sounds like the job opportunity for you, then please contact us!

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