Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Physicians Care

Our Team is Growing•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Physicians Care is looking for caring and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to deliver exceptional patient care in Chattanooga, TN. JOB SUMMARY: As a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Physicians Care, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional medical care to patients of all ages with a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. Working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals, you will diagnose, treat, and educate patients while ensuring the highest standard of care and service.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is preferred
Active state license as an APRN or PA
Current Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Board Certification
Current DEA license, or eligibility to obtain upon hire
Current DOT certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire
Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

Provide exemplary customer service to patients, visitors and coworkers
Provide convenient, friendly patient care to all who come through our door seeking health related services
Provide leadership, direction, and assistance during emergencies while maintaining a comforting and reassuring affect for patients
Working environment subject to varying fast paced and high stress conditions, including long and variable hours, changing locations, and continuous and frequent contact with others
Performs medical assessment, treatment, management and follow up of clinic patients including, but not limited to: primary care, urgent care, occupational health, DOT physicals and workers compensation
Performs medical procedures including, but not limited to: laceration repairs, nail removal, pap tests, injections, splinting and abscess incision and drainage
Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for clinic patients
Oversees, directs and supports on site laboratory, x-rays, injections, and collections for direct access services, if applicable
Maintains clinical core competency
Works with Center Leadership and other staff to ensure operations are consistent with medical policy and professional standards
Cooperates and participates in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, quality of care and patient satisfaction
Participates in and assists with in-service and continuing education programs for physicians, nurses and other personnel employed by or associated with Company
Recommends potential means of growth and development for new and/or existing services within the Center
Assures compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies
Participates in development and presentation of education programs for staff
Represents Company and the clinic as reasonably required at internal and external meetings or events
Provides guidance to other medical staff (e.g. physician assistants, nurse practitioners and medical assistants) to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction