Job Information
Idaho Employer Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner in Twin Falls, Idaho
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2288063
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, provides independent acute and routine medical care to a specified patient population. May supervise staff in a clinical setting. This is a full-time position with a 3-day workweek.Saturdays are required. 3 - 12 hours shifts
\$90,000 - \$115,750 DOE.
\$10,000 sign on bonus
Eligible for patient incentive and quarterly bonuses
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A medical license from the State of Idaho to practice medicine as a physician assistant or family nurse practitioner. Medical certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Inc. (NCCPA), or applicable certification required. The medical license must be free of restriction and no litigation or disciplinary actions may be pending against the incumbent. Candidate must have BLS Certification, DEA, and State of Idaho Controlled Substance Registration numbers. Two years of experience in an urgent care setting preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures.
Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to provide urgent and non-urgent health care for individuals in the urgent and primary care practice.
Provide all Advanced Practice Provider care generally provided at an ambulatory care facility, on an outpatient bases and such pre-operative care in minor surgery normally performed on an outpatient basis.
Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
Ability to educate patients and families as to the nature of disease and provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
Ability to clearly communication medical information to professional practitioners and the general public.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
Ability to pass a background check.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
1. Provide primary and urgent care to patients through diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic problems in accordance with standards of care as described in Principles of Practice, protocols, and scope of practice as approved by the Board of Medicine.
2. Provide and/or obtain consultation with other clinic providers, specialists, or other health care professional as appropriate.
3. Assess patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic testing, or hospitalizations.
4. Supervise and coordinate the activities of patient care and support staff.
5. Work in collaborations and coordination with other health-care providers within the clinic team and community agencies to provide comprehensive client care.
6. In coordination with other clinic staff, maintain system of quality assessment and assurance in accordance with quality assurance plan.
7. Participate in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation relating to specific job, clinic, and program functions.
8. Participate in staff meetings, conferences, and in-service training and continuing education.
9. Provide basic interpretation of obvious fractures o abnormalities on x-ray while radiology read is pending.
10. Participate in recruitment, interviewing, and performance evaluations of clinical personnel.
11. May be asked to participate in a shared call system with other providers.
12. Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records. Including providing appropriate code level and diagnosis of patient visits using CPT & ICD-10 coding standards.
13. Counsel and educate patients and family members regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow-up as appropriate for each visit. Verify and document the patients understanding of diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up recommendations.
14. Perform minor procedures and in-house lab work in accordance with FHS policy and candidate qualifications.
15. Participate in staff and in-service me
