Job Description

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

• Can handle 40 - 55 patients per day

• 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

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