Job Description
Job Description
Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners - Scotia, CA
Compensation: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour
Moving/Relocation package is available!
Nexus HR is looking for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners for a reputable and growing Client in the Scotia Bluffs area. The ideal candidate will have experience in general medicine and behavioral health.
About the Job
We are seeking a highly motivated and productive Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner that is trained to see all ages at our client’s care center located in the Scotia Bluffs area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
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Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
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Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
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Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
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Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
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Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
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Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
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Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
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Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
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Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
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Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
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Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
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Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
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Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications:
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1 - 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
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1 - 2 years of experience in Emergency medicine and Urgent Care experience is highly preferred
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Must have a current California NP/PA license
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Must have a current BLS CPR Certification
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Experience with EMR and EHR platforms preferred
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Must be willing to comply with a monthly rotating schedule
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Able to work On-site
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Able to work in Scotia, CA
Benefits:
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Company-paid professional liability insurance
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Continuing education reimbursements
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Plan
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Life Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Short Term Disability (state-provided)
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5 Paid sick days, 11 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid vacation
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Eligible to apply for student loan repayment with the federal government