Title: NursePractitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA)
Job Category: Primary Care
Location: Norman,OK
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $175,000 - $250,000
Practitioner Roles and Responsibilities- Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations (including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories
- Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
- Provides quality outpatient services by appointment
- Provides ongoing health maintenance, health education and disease prevention periodic screening for adults
- Provides well-women gynecological exams including appropriate screening, history, examinations and education
- Provides patient education regarding disease processes and good health habits
- Maintains current knowledge of immunization schedules, routine adult health maintenance recommendations and general clinic protocols
- Orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies
- Completes Continuing Medical Education and maintains licensure in good standing.
- Maintains current prescriptive authority license, OBNDD and DEA number
- Maintains a current knowledge of the Nurse Practitioner formulary and prescribes medications within the limits of the formulary
- Assists in community health screening and disease prevention activities
- Informs Medical Director of difficult cases, poor outcomes, or of involvement of other agencies in patient case
- Interacts effectively with patients, families, clinic team members and anyone necessary to satisfy patient care
Qualifications - Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) in Oklahoma.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Dedication to providing high-quality patient care
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Preferred Skills - Communication Skills: To communicate with patients and colleagues, excellent listening, speaking and interpersonal skills are needed. Must be able to understand patient needs, clearly communicate instructions, and build and maintain a trusting relationship
- Problem Solving: Based on clinical interviews, physical examinations and lab test results, practitioner must be able to identify diseases and other health conditions, make diagnoses, and produce treatment plans
- Critical Thinking: When developing a treatment plan, practitioner must be able to evaluate various options to treat a condition, then identify the most affective path for the best possible outcome
- Compassion: Must be able to sympathize with sick and worried patients and their families
- Leadership Skills: Ability to manage other members of the healthcare team such as RNs, LPNs, and other support staff
