NP/PA - Clinic (APP Sleep Medicine)

Asante • MEDFORD, OR

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About The Position

The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner provides care through a collaborative care agreement with physicians and surgeons. The role includes preparing and recording patient histories, performing physical examinations, and formulating treatment plans. The NP/PA participates in managing inpatient and outpatient care by coordinating routine diagnostic procedures, writing orders for appropriate medical care, and determining when consultation is needed. The position takes call with a physician, assists surgeons in the operating room, and supports the wider office team with additional duties as necessary. It also involves triaging patient calls, returning calls in conjunction with a physician, and contacting patients for postoperative follow-up as required.

Asante offers a Total Rewards package intended to support employee well-being and professional growth. The employer states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and to employing and advancing qualified individuals of all backgrounds.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in primary care, an emergency room, surgery, or occupational medicine.
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program approved by the American Medical Association.
• For the PA pathway: PA-C certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and licensure by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners (OBME).
• For the NP pathway: Nurse Practitioner licensure from the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), and Registered Nurse licensure from the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) upon starting.
• Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
• Be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
• Meet all qualifications to participate in the hospital's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record patient histories, perform physical examinations, and formulate treatment plans.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient patient-care management.
• Coordinate and expedite routine diagnostic procedures.
• Write orders for appropriate medical care and determine the need for consultation.
• Take call with a physician.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room.
• Assist the office team with additional duties as necessary.
• Triage patient calls and return calls in conjunction with a physician.
• Contact patients postoperatively for follow-up as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and eligible dependents, beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Time off, which varies by position and may include paid, earned, or authorized time off from work.
• CME allowance for professional development.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time