Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates (ALSA)

Responsibilities

In this role, you will: Provides direct assessment, evaluation and primary patient care, complying with medical protocols and procedures. Provides direct patient management in collaboration with physicians; participates in daily rounds, patient assessments and care plan development. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's healthcare needs. Furnishes medications based upon written protocols. Ensures that patients are counseled regarding treatment plans and the use, dosage and possible side effects of medications. Makes referrals to appropriate providers when patients require subspecialty medical attention beyond the area's scope of service. Documents and maintains precise and complete records of patients. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings. Provides education, training, information and consultation services to interdisciplinary team, patients, family and caregivers. Performs other duties as assigned. .

Qualifications

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements: Completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required Credentialed by the CMC Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional Licenses and Certifications: If qualifying as a Nurse Practitioner, the following is required NP - Current State of California Nurse Practitioner License required NPF - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number required If qualifying as a Physician Assistant, the following is required PA - State of California Physician Assistant License required It is the policy of Community Physicians Group (CPG) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or any combination of such characteristics. In addition, Community Physicians Group will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities