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American Family Care Concord
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant [Part Time]
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What they do
A Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to infant, children and adolescent patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
$149,783 / year median in California
+28% projected growth
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate NP/PA to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Urgent Care clinical settings, and possess the ability to provide high-quality patient care. As a NP/PA, you will be responsible for assessing patient needs to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient Formulate medical and nursing diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, and other resources of the community or physician Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactions Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatment Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family/ significant others Other duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications possess 1-3 years experience managing patient encounters independently as a solo provider Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family Professional appearance and attitude ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified - (with 1 yr ER/UC experience preferred) Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required DOT Certification Benefits Colleague Referral Bonus Program Paid time off Sick leave Medical Malpractice Coverage 401K Support with professional growth & professional certification