Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Burn Unit (4854)
About The Position
UT Regional One Physicians is currently seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for our Certified Burn Center in Memphis, TN. Day or night shift position available working 12-hour shifts. Participates as a member of the health care team to meet patient needs and provide continuity of care. Under the administrative and technical supervision of a physician, performs medical services in the care and treatment of patients by obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, applying diagnostic techniques, ordering tests/procedures and evaluating to assess medical condition, developing treatment plans and performing selected therapeutic tasks, or other special procedures. Roles include First Assist in the OR for PA and NPs with First Assist certification. The NP or PA-C will also provide pre-op / post-op care for Burn and Wound Care patients. The areas that will be included in this role include: Burn ICU/Stepdown, Burn ED, Burn ORs, ROH Burn Rehab/LTACH.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program
- Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates
- Two (2) years clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make clinical assessments
- Certification as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in State of TN
- Eligible for Prescriptive privileges in State of Tennessee required
Nice To Haves
- Will accept new grads
- Additional certification in specialty areas may be required
Responsibilities
- Obtain medical histories
- Perform physical examinations
- Apply diagnostic techniques
- Order tests/procedures and evaluate to assess medical condition
- Develop treatment plans
- Perform selected therapeutic tasks, or other special procedures
- First Assist in the OR for PA and NPs with First Assist certification
- Provide pre-op / post-op care for Burn and Wound Care patients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
