Avera Health·Creighton, Nebraska
Provide comprehensive medical care by assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients according to approved protocols. Collaborate with physicians to develop care plans and provide health education to patients and their families.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
Provides appropriate medical care to all patients by assessing physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients to develop a plan of care.
What you will do
Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients according to medical staff approved protocol and acceptable standards of practice.
Provides medical services and health education to patients and family members.
Effectively contributes to the health education of individuals and groups and applies appropriate methods designed to increase each person’s motivation to assume responsibility for their own health care.
Consults and collaborates with physician as assessing, diagnosing and treating patients.
Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.
Interprets information gathered during the diagnostic process and consults with the physician as appropriate regarding abnormal health assessment findings to establish appropriate plan of care.
Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.
Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors related to patient care.
Effectively provides patient instruction related to environment of care and safety standards.
Effectively contributes to the development and attainment of physician practice goals.
Practices according to written, approved protocols and appropriate licensing and administrative authorities.
Understands, applies, and supports practice policies, procedures, goals and standards.
Maintains patient records and accurate information.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Upon Hire and Federal Drug Enforcement Admin - US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Admin State and federal based on state practice Upon Hire and Physician Assistant - Licensing Board Must be licensed and qualified to practice in the state based on job assignment Upon Hire
Expectations and Standards
You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Must be a certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) with valid state licensing and DEA registration. Requires the ability to work specified shifts, including on-call rotations and potential floating between clinics.
Market context
In Nebraska, physician roles are often shaped by steady demand in both urban and rural settings, where employers look for clinicians who can support access to care and work across varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because licensing, specialty fit, and practice setting expectations can vary, and candidates should review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting. Before applying, confirm the role’s exact scope and verify that your training, credentials, and preferred work setting align with the description.