Physician Extender- Urgent Care - Main Campus

• The Certified Physician Extender will work in collaboration with a physician to provide primary care services for ambulatory patients in the Jackson Clinic.
• Performs new patient, follow-up, and walk-in visits in collaboration with the primary care physician.
• Documents and submits to the physician a list of patient encounters made each day for approval.
• Documents and submits charges for all patient encounters in the electronic medical record.
• Assists and takes initiative in handling issues of a non-routine nature.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program; National certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is also required.
• Previous work experience is required in the ambulatory care setting.
• Current licensure as a CRNP or as a Physician Assistant in the State of Alabama.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required, as well as leadership and organizational abilities.
• We require an individual who is self-directed and who will accept accountability for their actions.