Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Endocrinology

Tidelands Health • Pawleys Island, SC

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About The Position

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! The Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) works collaboratively with the physician to provide a wide range of endocrine care services which encompasses health promotion, injury and illness prevention, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of health problems and injuries. Health problem monitoring may include monitoring of stable chronic health issues. The Advanced Practitioner will participate in community development health education and patient advocacy. The Advanced Practitioner will perform patient testing and make referrals to the physician as needed; write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, system protocols, office protocols and scope of license and certification. Advanced Practitioner services are provided within a patient-centered framework to patients of all ages and may include other general duties as assigned to facilitate office operations and ensure service delivery within the umbrella of GHS core customer service values.

Requirements

• Experience working with Diabetes, preferred.
• Minimum of two years PA or NP experience in a physician's office required.
• Four years previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Current licensure and certification in the State of South Carolina in good standing to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current NCCPA certification required.
• Current state and federal DEA registration required.
• BLS certification required to be completed within 30 calendar days of hire date.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of endocrine care services including health promotion, injury and illness prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of health problems.
• Monitor stable chronic health issues.
• Participate in community development health education and patient advocacy.
• Perform patient testing and make referrals to the physician as needed.
• Write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise and protocols.
• Facilitate office operations and ensure service delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees