Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (CVWHA)

Sante Health•Fresno, CA

16d•$75 - $100•Onsite

About The Position

Sante Health System is hiring a part-time Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to assist physicians in caring for patients at a medical location in Fresno, California, with a focus on women's health. The role provides patient-focused care, collaborates with physicians to manage acute and long-term medical needs, and supports clinical care in the clinic and hospital. The position offers competitive compensation, a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to build a career with an established healthcare organization.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Greet patients and provide patient-focused care, listening to their concerns.
Obtain complete medical histories and perform physical examinations; accurately document findings.
Identify patient care issues that need physician attention and help increase physicians’ effectiveness.
Collaborate with physicians to manage patients’ 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 data, and order laboratory studies, x-rays, and other indicated diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Review laboratory and radiology results in consultation with the supervising physician.
Submit patient healthcare plans and goals for periodic physician review and evaluation.
Provide prescriptions for medications as part of patients’ treatment plans.
When on call, take calls from pharmacies and assist the MD.
Counsel patients and families on health promotion, diagnosis, prognosis, and management options.
Recommend community resources to address patient and family needs.
Explain medications and treatment instructions clearly to patients and authorized family members.