Mid-Level Provider

Pain Treatment Centers of America•Jonesboro, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant works as part of the clinic provider team to deliver direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, and monitoring of patients’ health and management plans. The role operates in collaboration with and under the supervision of a licensed physician in a primary health care setting. Responsibilities include patient appointments, routine examinations, in-office pain management procedures, diagnostic testing, chronic and acute condition management, and coordination with healthcare professionals to maintain current medical records. The position formulates and monitors patient management plans, prescribes medications and treatments within approved protocols, educates and counsels patients and families, and refers patients to supervising physicians or specialists when needed. It also supports clinic goals and programs, including Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, and may involve traveling to surrounding clinics and training new team members. This is a full-time position in a professional office environment. Work is expected Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional overtime may be required. The role involves use of standard office and medical equipment and a range of activities including writing, typing, speaking, listening, driving, sitting, walking, standing, and reaching.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Board of Nursing, or from an APN-designated program approved by the State Board of Nursing.
Current APRN or PA license in Arkansas.
Current DEA license.
Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people and across organizational levels.
Ability to effectively supervise employees.
Strong organization, project tracking, multitasking, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision and as part of a team.
Reliability, integrity, dependability, initiative, and attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines, maintain schedules, and reprioritize work as needed.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written or oral instructions.
Basic computer literacy and typing skills.
Ability to adhere to administrative, departmental, regulatory, and company service standards and maintain patient confidentiality.
Ability to interact frequently with personnel and outside agencies while respecting confidentiality of patient information.
Ability to manage assignments within established time frames and maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior experience in a clinical practice setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle patient appointments, conduct routine examinations, and perform in-office pain management procedures.
Perform direct patient services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of patient management plans.
Obtain complete medical, social, and family histories from patients, families, and available records.
Prescribe medications, therapy, and treatments according to therapeutic goals and counsel patients and families about expected outcomes.
Educate and counsel patients and families.
Help implement clinic goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and systems, including Patient-Centered Medical Home and Meaningful Use programs.
Support clinical and business work plans and standards for Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition and other clinic programs.
Develop collaborative relationships with departments, services, and community healthcare agencies to facilitate quality care.
Perform physical examinations within scope of practice.
Order routine and diagnostic laboratory and x-ray studies as indicated by protocol.
Diagnose acute and chronic illnesses based on clinical findings and diagnostic results according to approved protocols.
Formulate, initiate, and monitor patient management plans using protocols and consultation with a collaborative physician.
Refer patients requiring hospitalization or specialist assessment and management to supervising physicians or appropriate specialists.
Follow patients’ progress with the physician.
Travel to surrounding clinics as needed.
Train new team members on clinic policies and procedures, patient evaluation and treatment, safe prescribing, patient protocols, and accurate documentation.
Record and report equipment maintenance or repair needs and remove faulty equipment from service.
Perform other related duties as assigned.