Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners - Scotia, CA
Compensation: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour
Moving/Relocation package is available!
Nexus HR is looking for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners for a reputable and growing Client in the Scotia Bluffs area. The ideal candidate will have experience in general medicine and behavioral health.
About the Job
We are seeking a highly motivated and productive Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner that is trained to see all ages at our client’s care center located in the Scotia Bluffs area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications:
1 - 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
1 - 2 years of experience in Emergency medicine and Urgent Care experience is highly preferred
Must have a current California NP/PA license
Must have a current BLS CPR Certification
Experience with EMR and EHR platforms preferred
Must be willing to comply with a monthly rotating schedule
Able to work On-site
Able to work in Scotia, CA
Benefits:
Company-paid professional liability insurance
Continuing education reimbursements
Medical Insurance
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability (state-provided)
5 Paid sick days, 11 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid vacation
Eligible to apply for student loan repayment with the federal government