Washington Regional Medical System·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Perform physical examinations, diagnose illnesses, and initiate treatment plans for vascular neurology patients. Provide outpatient care and PRN inpatient coverage while maintaining electronic medical records and educating patients.
Vascular Neurology Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant is primarily an outpatient position, with PRN coverage of inpatient Vascular Neurology service and will require Advanced Neurovascular Practitioner Board Certification. Essential Position Responsibilities Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary Prescribe and dispense medications Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program, Licensure and Certifications: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License and CPR, required. National certification required; Netsmart certification preferred must attain ANVP board certification.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with a valid license and CPR certification. Requires a minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience and attainment of ANVP board certification.
Market context
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