Job Title: Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Reports to: Dr. Michael Z. Kurtz, D.O.
Position Summary
Provides comprehensive medical care for all patients at our facility. Services include preventative care, immunizations, primary care and treatment, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, minor procedures, well women’s exams. On-call service will be required occasionally throughout the month.
Providers may work up to two Saturday a month as scheduled.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status.
- Elicits and records information about a patient’s medical history.
- Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
- Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic imagines to provide information on patient’s condition.
- Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
- Administers or prescribes treatments.
- Determines and prescribes medication, dosage and schedule given the patient’s condition and allergies.
- Prescribes vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases.
- Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
- Performs minor surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency.
- Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being.
- Documents the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
- Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
- Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
- Provider goals - sees between 13-16 patients per full day and work up to two Saturday per month subject to clinic goals.
Employee Benefits:
- 401(k) plan
- Medical and Dental coverage 100% paid for by employer for employee
- Sick Pay of 48 hours per year
- Vacation Pay of 80 hours per year
- 7 paid holidays per year
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Education:
- Physician Assistant state license (CA) or Nurse Practitioner license (CA)
Experience:
- Familiar with Electronic Health Records (EHR) - AthenaHealth
- 2+ years in family practice field preferred
Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of diagnostic equipment and procedures
- Good interpersonal skills
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to move and manipulate patients
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Computer literacy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $145,000.00 - $148,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work setting:
- In-person
- Private practice
Experience:
- EMR systems: 2 years (Preferred)
- Family Practice: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Provider License (Required)
Work Location: In person