ACPs that are highly trained healthcare professionals, including Physician Assistants (P.A.-Cs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Doctoral Nurse Practitioners (DNPs).
They specialize in providing both primary and specialty care, with a particular focus on integrating behavioral health into their approach.
ACPs can develop individualized treatment plans for patients based on comprehensive assessments, examinations, and any required diagnostic tests within their area of expertise.
In this role, you will :
This role offers a chance to provide comprehensive patient care. You'll diagnose patients through tests, create personalized treatment plans, and educate them clearly.
Your care will be holistic, considering all aspects of their well-being. You'll collaborate with other healthcare professionals and participate in long-term care planning.
You'll be responsive to patients' needs and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Proficiency in Electronic Health Records is essential.
Here are some of the reasons why you should consider working at this Facility.
- It plays a vital role in providing care to residents in underserved areas. By working at this hospital, you would be directly contributing to the health and well-being of your community.
- It has a strong sense of community among staff. You would likely get to know your colleagues well and develop close working relationships.
- will have the opportunity to see a wider range of medical conditions than larger, more specialized hospitals. This would give you the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas.
- This facility offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance, an on-site fitness center, and paid time off.
- Living in a small town with a low cost of living. This would allow you to live comfortably on your salary.
Qualifications
- Certified Physician’s Assistant (P.A.-C) or
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or
- Doctoral Nurse Practitioner (DNP).
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Current licensure as P.A.-C in state of Iowa
- Current licensure as RN and ARNP in state of Iowa
- Education in management and care of behavioral health patients.
- Preferred one year experience in behavioral health.
- Current, active, and unrestricted Physician’s Assistant Board Certification.
- Current, active, and unrestricted RN and ARNP license in the State of Iowa with appropriate certifications as necessary by licensing boards.
- Current prescriptive authority in the State of Iowa including DEA Registration.
- Current BCLS and ACLS certifications