Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Complete progress notes within 7 days of service rendered
• Complete billing within 7 days of service rendered
• Provides primary and preventive medical care to meet the needs (physical, mental, and emotional) of patients under a limited scope of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and within his/her skills and training.
• Provides medical patient care to the scope and standards of practice established by a nationally recognized credentialing organization representing Nurse Practitioners and/or Physician Assistants.
• Supervises support staff in delivery of care to patients.
• Maintains universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Investigates health problems or health needs by gathering and assessing historical information.
• Performs a physical examination appropriate to the patient's history.
• Diagnose health problems based on interpretation of the patient's history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic test results.
• Develops a treatment plan, tailored to the patient's needs, which includes health education, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment.
• Prescribes medications, as appropriate.
• Evaluates the results of the treatment plan, modifying the plan as needed to achieve the treatment goals.
• Makes referrals for specialty evaluation or treatment.
• Provides a model for clinical practice within the clinic setting.
• Performs initial and periodic physical examinations within limits of privileges and record findings.
• Orders diagnostic tests according to the chief complaint, physical and emotional/mental findings and symptoms.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of pharmacology.
• Prescribes and administers medication within limits of privileges and state and federal regulations.
• Recommends and follows up on laboratory tests and specialized diagnostic procedures, as deemed necessary.
• Ensures that all required reports and clinical information is completed in an accurate, timely and complete fashion.
• Performs other clinical duties assigned within limits of privileges.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and supporting patients' privacy, rights, and safety.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience as an NP/ PA in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Environment; 3-5 years is preferred.
• NP/ PA must have a current and unrestricted DEA License (NP/PA will be required to obtain and maintain a Scope of Practice/Collaborative Agreement with a state licensed physician prior to delivery of health care).
• Current and unrestricted New York state license. Must comply will all state requirements and regulations.
• Possess Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification prior to performing work
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and excellent computer maneuverability.
• Must have exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience in handling difficult customer situations.
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
• Must possess a Master's Degree in Nursing with completion of a university-based program for Nurse Practitioner.
• Must possess relevant certification from American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. Nurse practitioner must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in New York State