Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Provides medical care to patients of varying types of acuity and responsible for the continuous and comprehensive management of a broad range of health services. Utilizes the knowledge and skill acquired through specialized training, to promote health, prevent disease, and to assess patient health care management. Patient care is to be delivered in collaboration with and under the direct supervision of the Physician.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/responsibilities:

Obtains detailed patient medical history.

Assesses physical status of patient through physical examination.

Administers therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care.

Orders X-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets results.

Instructs patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance.

Prescribes medication for patients.

Evaluates outcomes of direct patient care and consults with other specialists as required.

Maintains required electronic medical records and records progress notes as to status, treatments and procedures.

Provides preventative health care services to long-term patients and arranges consultations and referrals.

Other duties as may be assigned.