WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER·Fayetteville, Arkansas
The role involves performing physical examinations, diagnosing illnesses, and initiating treatment plans for vascular neurology patients. It includes managing electronic medical records and providing education and counseling to patients and their families.
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.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with a valid license and CPR certification. A minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience is required, and ANVP board certification must be attained.
Market context
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