PA/NP - Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner - Arizona Opportunities!

Our practice is growing and we need dedicated Providers NOW!

RELOCATION IS OFFERED!

Great Salary, benefits and an amazing work culture within a fast-paced and thriving multi-site practice.

We WILL consider new grads looking for a Family Practice environment!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness, and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up procedures.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories
• Identifies short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed, provide information, and recommend options and course of action
• Orders diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens and promoting wellness and health maintenance
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progress
• Works in triage and makes decisions on patient care needs
• Maintains outpatient records by documenting patient care services
• Record statistics, conduct research, and compile reports as deemed necessary by the organization
• Performs referrals to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions for medications and equipment, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment
• Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
• Assists physician, as required, for emergency treatment and procedures that are more complex
• Instructs nurses, medical assistants, back office assistants regarding assistance with patient care

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

NP/PA candidates-

• Completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program, (graduation from one of these programs requires a high school diploma or equivalency)
• Board Certification or Board eligible in Family Practice
• Current approval by the Joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Arizona
• Master of Science in Health Sciences or related field required.