Medical, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.
Current state license; board certification is required for Nurse Practitioners.
Compliance with state and federal licensure requirements including DEA.
Current BLS certification is mandatory.
Preferred but not required: 1 year of clinical experience.
Familiarity with medical coding and billing practices.
Knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and blood-borne pathogen regulations.
Responsibilities
Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients, addressing urgent and non-urgent issues.
Select, order, and interpret diagnostic tests and images to inform treatment decisions.
Analyze test findings to diagnose patients accurately.
Prescribe treatments, therapies, medications, and vaccinations to prevent or manage illnesses.
Conduct procedures such as laceration repairs and orthopedic services, providing referrals when necessary.
Explain procedures, discuss test results, and communicate prescribed treatments to patients.
Document findings and treatments in patient charts, ensuring timely closure of cases.
Benefits
Professional development opportunities through training events.
Collaborative healthcare environment with access to specialty consultations.
Regular updates on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing primary and episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation.
Selects, orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings.
Analyzes reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
Performs procedures including laceration repair, and orthopedics and provides referrals to medical specialists.
Explains procedures and discusses test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
Notates findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes. Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours.
Manage communications for events, such as recruiting events, training events, and trade events, as needed.
The Physician provides medical orders, medical direction; medical care services, consultation, supervision of the healthcare staff, and chart review.
The Physician is also available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.
Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Qualifications:
Education:
Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certification:
Must obtain and maintain a current license. Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified.
State and federal licensure requirements including DEA.
Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.
Experience:
1 year is preferred but not required.
Skills:
Understanding of medical coding and billing.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others.
Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.
