New Grad APP - Urgent Care

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

About The Position

The Physician Assistant I provides medical services related to patient diagnosis, treatment, and education in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team, according to established standards and practices. The role includes patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as developing and implementing patient management plans and supporting continuity of care. The position generally has no rounding, no call rotation, no procedural assist, and minimal evenings and weekends. The Physician Assistant documents care in the patient and department electronic medical record, supports physician decision-making, counsels patients, maintains a safe and clean work environment, and contributes to health care team development. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program.
Current licensure to practice in the State of Nebraska.
Current U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration registration with prescriptive authority.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support physician effectiveness by identifying short- and long-range patient care issues, sharing relevant information and recommendations, and implementing physician directives.
Assess patients by conducting interviews and physical examinations and obtaining, updating, and reviewing medical histories.
Identify abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpreting results.
Perform therapeutic procedures, including administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
Document patient care services promptly in patient and department electronic medical records.
Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional concerns, wellness, and health maintenance.
Develop and implement patient management plans to provide continuity of care.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and comply with applicable procedures, rules, regulations, and infection-control policies and protocols.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements; monitor legislation and advise management of needed actions.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.
Develop health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
Complete other duties as assigned.