Advanced Practice Provider

Vitruvian Health • Cleveland, TN

63d

About The Position

The Medical Advanced Practice Provider in Bradley Physician Services takes medical histories, examines and treats patients, orders and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies such as x-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans, and makes diagnoses. The provider prescribes medications and other ancillary services as indicated, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietary consultations, and behavioral health consultations, and provides patient education as appropriate. These duties and other assigned duties are performed in collaboration with a supervising physician and physician assistant or nurse practitioner.

The role works in a physician office setting with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients who may have a wide range of medical problems. The position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work with patients and their significant others in potentially stressful and emotional situations. Work may also take place in an acute care hospital environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Registered PA or APRN license, or eligibility for licensure, in the state of Tennessee.
• AHA BLS CPR certification required.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in the Advanced Practice Provider role.
• Demonstrated qualities of leadership and sound clinical judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to interpret, implement, and support hospital policies, regulations, philosophy, and objectives.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and in potentially stressful and emotional situations.
• Ability to perform a full range of body motion, including possible lifting and handling of patients.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and examine and treat patients.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, including x-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans, and make diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications and ancillary services as indicated, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietary consultations, and behavioral health consultations.
• Provide patient education as indicated.
• Perform duties in collaboration with a supervising physician and physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time