Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician

Job DetailsJob Location

• CG
• WIC -
• Casa
• Grande,
• AZ 85122Position
• Type:
• Full-timeJob
• Shift: 8am-7pm
• Mon,
• Tues,
• Thurs,
• FriSTATEMENT
• OF
• PURPOSE: Promotes and maintains patients’ health by providing health care services to the extent to which she/he is licensed and/or certified, under the direction and responsible supervision of the Medical Director.
• Essential
• FUNCTIONS: Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness, and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up procedures. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories Identifies short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed, provide information, and recommend options and course of action Orders diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens and promoting wellness and health maintenance Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progress Works in triage and makes decisions on patient care needs Maintains outpatient records by documenting patient care services Record statistics, conduct research, and compile reports as deemed necessary by the organization Performs referrals to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions for medications and equipment, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance Assists physician, as required, for emergency treatment and procedures that are more complex Instructs nurses, medical assistants, back office assistants regarding assistance with patient care
• QualificationsPhysicians: Supervise Medical and PA students during their clinic training. Act as a Supervising Physician for Physician Assistants employed by the Center. Acts as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patients Develop the health care team by providing information, educational and experiential growth opportunities Aide medical and executive directors by serving on committees aimed at compliance, quality assurance, management, and performing confidential peer reviews as requested Contribute to team effort by fulfilling on-call duties and hospital hours Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies. Participate in in-service/education regarding Quality Improvement Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested.