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.
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Notates findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes. Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours.
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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.
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Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.
Qualifications:
- Education:
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Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.
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Licenses/Certification:
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Must obtain and maintain a current license. Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified.
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State and federal licensure requirements including DEA.
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Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.
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Experience:
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1 year is preferred but not required.
- Skills:
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Understanding of medical coding and billing.
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Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others.
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Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.
Working Conditions:
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May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements.
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Subject to varying and unpredictable situations and interruptions.
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Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
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Occasional pressure due to a fast-paced environment.
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The position may require lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients.
Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
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Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
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May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
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May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
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Able to handle emergency or crisis situations.
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Will be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.
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Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher
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Frequently: Sitting, walking, standing.
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Occasionally: Bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, traveling.
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Ability to lift 15-20 pounds
