Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About The Position
Community Health Center of Central Wyoming (CHCCW) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for its Casper, Wyoming clinic. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, CHCCW provides comprehensive, accessible healthcare regardless of patients’ ability to pay. The provider will deliver comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence, collaborating with physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, dental providers, and other members of the care team. The role calls for strong clinical skills, effective communication, and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to children and families. Applicants must graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and hold, or be eligible to obtain, an unrestricted Wyoming license. DEA registration, or eligibility to obtain it, is required. Pediatric primary care, community health center, FQHC, rural health clinic, or underserved-pediatric-population experience is preferred; bilingual skills are a plus. Successful completion of substance abuse testing is a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current, unrestricted Wyoming Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license, or eligibility to obtain Wyoming licensure.
- DEA registration or eligibility to obtain it.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric primary care experience.
- Experience working in a community health center, FQHC, or rural health clinic setting.
- Experience caring for underserved pediatric populations.
- Bilingual skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide pediatric primary care, including well-child examinations, preventive care, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
- Conduct physical examinations, obtain medical histories, diagnose conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Monitor pediatric growth and development and provide anticipatory guidance.
- Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and other appropriate medical services.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and CHCCW policies.
- Provide immunizations and other preventive health services.
- Educate patients and parents or guardians about health, nutrition, development, medications, and disease prevention.
- Identify developmental, behavioral, social, and other health concerns and make appropriate referrals.
- Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, schools, community resources, and other healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Provide culturally responsive, compassionate, and respectful care to patients and families.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and other organizational activities as required.
- Comply with CHCCW policies and procedures, applicable federal and state regulations, and professional standards of practice.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-sponsored retirement contributions and matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Continuing education opportunities
- Professional development support
- Loan repayment eligibility through applicable programs
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in Central Wyoming
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Job Type
Full-time
