Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Expectations

• Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a physician
• Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatments of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues
• Educate patients and / or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and / or medications
• Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records
• Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, and referrals
• Serve as Medical Examiner and perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations or be willing to obtain certification
• Order diagnostic tests as appropriate
• Prescribe medications within scope of license
• Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s), peers, for quality and standards according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling
• Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or hands on training and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Certified Registered Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) OR
• Current Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PANCE)(NCCPA)
• Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday work as required.
• Flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Excellent communication skills
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Willing to work with multiple covering physicians in addition to collaborating physician.
• Projects a positive image and has a Patients First attitude.
• Prior experience in primary / urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable.
• DOT Certification Preferred or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Must be able to manage patients on our weight loss program, perform pre-op physicals and treat primary care and urgent care patients*
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends / holidays at both our Willowbrook & Naperville locations

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• 401k
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (BCBS)
• CME allowance and more!
30+ days ago