Experienced Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Responsibilities & Duties

• Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma, and preventive medicine in collaboration with a physician
• Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with uncomplicated illnesses
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment 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, correct, 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
• Order diagnostic tests as appropriate
• Prescribe medications within the scope of the license
• Facilitate evaluation of records by physicians (s), peers, for quality and standards according to protocols, and receive and implement constructive directives
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physical, 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 assimilate this knowledge into clinical practice
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

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