Physician Assistant - SSMG: OBGYN Anaheim, CA

Job Description

Job DescriptionSUMMARY

We are looking for a NP/ PA to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. As an advanced practice NP/ PA, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. The job description of a NP/ PA includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. You should have experience in one of the following NP/ PA specialties: acute care, urgent care, neonatal care, pediatrics, cardiology, family health, or orthopedics. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a NP/ PA, you’ll 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.

REQUIREMENTS

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• 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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid nurse practitioner license
• Master’s degree or PhD considered a plus

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as NP/PA in a hospital or ER setting
• Expertise in primary care, acute care, chronic care, or orthopedic practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patient and calm demeanor

• Work independently
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience