Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant -- La Jolla
Next Health•San Diego, CA
•$170,000•Onsite
About The Position
Next Health is seeking a Full-Time Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant with a strong interest in health, wellness & longevity to join our team. The ideal candidate will be an advanced provider with strong clinical and leadership skills, experience in hormone management, a passion for functional medicine, and the ability to help grow our practices while working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) / Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program and Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- A valid California state license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
- 3+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in primary care or a related field
- 3+ years of Functional Medicine experience
- Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
- Previous experience with hormone treatments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs) and other clinical software.
Responsibilities
- Conducting patient assessments and providing primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
- Performing Hormone replacement therapy.
- Developing treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers
- Educating patients and their families on disease prevention and management, healthy lifestyles, and medication use
- Documenting patient care in electronic medical records (EMRs) and maintaining accurate patient records
- Collaborating with the Medical Director and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and staying up-to-date on best practices and clinical guidelines
- Evaluate, diagnose, and recommend individualized treatments or products
- Order and interpret labs, including blood tests and other diagnostics
- Propose tailored treatments based on patient history, conditions, and concerns
- Maintain precise records and schedules for efficient workflow
- Stay current with advancements in the field and engage in ongoing research
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Perform patient assessments and develop treatment plans in conjunction with physicians and colleagues
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications as necessary
- Educate patients and families on disease prevention and management strategies
- Keep thorough and accurate patient records using electronic medical records (EMRs)
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and stay abreast of best practices and clinical guidelines
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- Meaningful work that makes a difference for our patients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
