Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - GYN

Description

Physician Assistantsor Nurse Practitioners in Women's Comprehensive Health work under the supervision of a licensed OB/GYN to assist in the global management of GYN patients, including all aspects of pre-, intra- and post-operative care. In general, WCH PAs are authorized to perform any duties delegated to them by their supervising physician that they feel comfortable performing. Often WCH PAs/NPs can take care of many routine GYN problems, freeing the surgeon to concentrate on more complex patients.

General Duties & Responsibilities

1. Performs complete evaluations on patients of all ages (pediatric through geriatric)

2. Orders and interprets appropriate lab, x-ray and special studies

3. Establishes a working diagnosis based upon acquired data

4. Develops a treatment plan for GYN conditions in accordance with current GYN practice and in conjunction with the GYN Physician

5. Implements therapeutic intervention

6. Provides appropriate follow-up care

7. Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising OB/GYN or other healthcare professionals

Office Duties & Responsibilities

1. Sees new and follow-up patients and provides problem-oriented intervention for their GYN conditions

2. Presents patients, when appropriate, to the supervising physician

3. Assists in care, treatment and follow-up as needed

4. Performs and/or assists in office procedures

5. Orders and interprets lab, x-ray, special studies and clinical procedures and provides appropriate care and follow-up

6. Evaluate, screen and counsel patients on health maintenance and promotes utilization of community resources

7. Performs quality assurance

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1-2 years of GYN experience preferred 
2. Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program or Masters of Science in Nursing
3. Certification from American Academy of Physician Assistants
4. North Carolina Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner License through NCBON required
5. Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
6. Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
7. Excellent communication skills
8. Health promotion and maintenance
9. The ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Strong analytical and technical skills.
2. Detail oriented with good problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent team working, communication, and interpersonal skills.
4. Team player
5. Emotional stability
6. Maintains confidentiality  

Sitting: Occasionally

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Occasionally

Carrying/Lifting: Frequently; Up to 50 pounds

Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently

Other (specified): N/A