Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Nurse Practitioner, PA (Physician Assistant) to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care across a diverse range of clinical settings. Your expertise will support comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care, ensuring optimal health outcomes for patients of all ages. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills in critical care, gastroenterology, and acute pain management will make a meaningful difference. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional service while utilizing advanced EMR systems like Epic and Athenahealth.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews to determine appropriate care plans.
- Manage acute and chronic conditions across specialties such as internal medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, behavioral health, and emergency medicine.
- Perform procedures including suturing, IV insertions, catheterizations, spinal taps, dermal fillers, and esthetic laser treatments with precision and adherence to sterile techniques.
- Administer medications and injections while ensuring proper documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems like Epic and eClinicalWorks.
- Provide patient education on disease management, medication use, nutrition, and health coaching tailored to individual needs.
- Assist with complex diagnostic evaluations utilizing sonography, laboratory specimen collection/processing, and medical imaging techniques.
- Support telehealth consultations and triage services to extend care access beyond traditional settings.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, utilization review, and post-acute care strategies.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure accurate medical documentation including CPT coding for billing purposes.
Qualifications
- Valid Nurse Practitioner license with certification as a Physician Assistant (PA) from an accredited program.
- Proven experience in critical care environments such as ICU or Level I Trauma Centers; hospital medicine or emergency room experience highly preferred.
- Strong background in gastroenterology procedures like gastric lavage or tube feeding; familiarity with dermal fillers and esthetic laser treatments is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or similar platforms.
- Proficiency in performing advanced procedures such as spinal taps, venipuncture, catheterization, sterile processing techniques, and basic life support (BLS).
- Knowledge of ICD-9/10 coding standards along with CPT coding for accurate billing documentation.
- Experience working with diverse populations including pediatrics (including neonatal ventilator management), geriatrics (memory care), hospice & palliative medicine or individuals with developmental disabilities is desirable.
- Critical thinking skills combined with excellent patient assessment capabilities; ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations such as urgent care or Level II trauma centers.
- Strong communication skills for patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration; commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance at all times. Join us in delivering compassionate healthcare that transforms lives! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported through ongoing training in areas like infection control, psychopharmacology, occupational health, and more. This paid position offers a rewarding career path for dedicated Nurse Practitioners eager to make a positive impact across multiple clinical disciplines.
Pay: $75.00 - $88.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
