Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (CVWHA)

Sante Health•Fresno, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Sante Health System is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to assist physicians in providing patient care at a medical location in Fresno, California, specializing in women's health. The role includes evaluating patients, documenting medical histories and examination findings, identifying care issues, and collaborating with physicians to manage acute and long-term medical needs. The position also involves hospital rounds, assistance in complex surgical cases, and responding to medical and surgical emergencies. The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner interprets patient data; orders diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; reviews laboratory and radiology results with the supervising physician; submits care plans and goals for physician review; and provides medication prescriptions. When on call, the role takes pharmacy calls and assists the physician. The position also includes counseling patients and families, recommending community resources, and explaining medications and treatment instructions in an understandable way. Sante Health System describes its workplace as team-oriented and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

Completion of an approved Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program.
National certification.
Exceptional people and communication skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
A willingness to take on tasks of all sizes.

Nice To Haves

Women's health experience is preferred.
Professional clinical experience in a clinic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and provide patient-focused care, actively listening to their concerns.
Obtain complete medical histories, perform physical examinations, and accurately document findings.
Identify patient care issues that require physician attention and collaborate with physicians to manage acute and long-term medical needs.
Round on patients at the hospital and assist physicians in complex surgical cases.
Manage medical and surgical emergencies.
Interpret and integrate patient data and order laboratory studies, X-rays, and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated.
Review laboratory and radiology results in consultation with the supervising physician.
Submit patient health care plans and goals to the physician for periodic review and evaluation.
Provide prescriptions for medications as part of patient treatment plans.
When on call, take calls for pharmacies and assist the physician.
Counsel patients and their families about health promotion, diagnosis, prognosis, and management options.
Recommend community resources to address patient and family needs.
Instruct patients and authorized family members about medications and treatment plans.