Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. In this vital role, you will deliver high-quality patient care across diverse clinical settings, including acute care, primary care, geriatrics, and specialty areas such as gastroenterology, behavioral health, and esthetic laser treatment. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments, innovative treatment plans, and collaborative care delivery. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a broad patient population, including individuals with complex medical needs, developmental disabilities, and those requiring post-acute or hospice care. Your proactive approach and clinical skills will be instrumental in advancing our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Epic and eClinicalWorks.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans encompassing medication administration, IV infusion therapy, suturing, catheterization, and wound care.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations utilizing sonography and laboratory experience; interpret ICD-10/ICD-9 coding for accurate documentation.
- Manage acute pain cases and provide specialized treatments such as botulinum toxin injections and dermal fillers within esthetic laser clinics.
- Assist with procedures including spinal taps, cardiac catheterization preparation, tube feeding management, and ventilator support in inpatient or outpatient settings.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, utilization review, and telehealth consultations to ensure seamless patient care transitions.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations by ensuring the confidentiality of medical records and documentation accuracy.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives to advance evidence-based practices in internal medicine, emergency medicine, geriatrics, or behavioral health.
- Engage in triage activities for urgent care or emergency room cases; provide critical care support in Level I/II trauma centers or ICU environments.
- Support infection control protocols during sterile processing procedures; assist with specimen collection/processing for laboratory testing.
- Educate patients on health coaching topics such as nutrition, family planning, memory care for dementia patients, or occupational health strategies.
Experience
- Proven clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in diverse settings such as hospital medicine, emergency room (ER), ICU (Intensive Care Unit), or outpatient clinics.
- Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks.
- Experience working with special populations such as pediatric patients (including toddler and neonatal care), geriatric patients in memory or hospice care programs, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Background in managing complex cases involving infectious disease care, acute pain management, dialysis support, or post-acute/sub-acute care environments.
- Familiarity with CPT coding for billing purposes; knowledge of Workers' Compensation law is a plus.
- Strong understanding of physiology knowledge and medical terminology essential for accurate patient assessment and documentation.
- Previous exposure to hospital settings such as Level I Trauma Centers or teaching hospitals enhances your ability to thrive in fast-paced environments requiring critical thinking and adaptability.
Join us to make a meaningful difference by delivering compassionate healthcare that empowers patients at every stage of their lives!
Pay: $74.00 - $78.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
