Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Purpose: Functions independently (as licensure allows) and in collaboration with physicians in the delivery of pediatric health care. Assesses, interprets, and integrates findings to determine appropriate diagnostic, educational, and therapeutic management plans for patients. Utilizes leadership and professional development skills to assure quality patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs medical services within the scope of education, training, and experience including:
   • Conducting patient visits per accepted practice standards.
   • Obtaining patient histories and performing physical examinations.
   • Ordering and evaluating appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
   • Developing and implementing a treatment plan in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
   • Monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic intervention, assessing, and managing patient follow-up care.
2. Works independently and in collaboration with the physicians. Seeks and obtains input from physicians regarding questions and issues pertaining to the treatment and/or care of patients as needed.
3. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
4. Documents in the medical record all care or contact with the patient, whether in person or over the phone.
5. Personally, reviews and signs off on all lab and diagnostic studies ordered.
6. Communicates with patients by telephone including answering patient questions and concerns according to protocol, discussing medication refills, scheduling follow-up appointments or further work-up, and discussing results of lab studies or x-rays.
7. Teaches and promotes practices to improve or maintain health to patients and families.
8. Acts as a role model and in selected situations precepts clinical staff and other advanced practice health care professionals.
9. Participates in activities that contribute to the education of patients and families, and other health care professionals including educational presentations.
10. Performs all duties and functions in strict compliance of the clinic's Corporate Compliance Plan, and all applicable federal, state, local, and regulatory agencies.
11. Exhibits knowledge of Evaluation & Management (E&M) coding guidelines and demonstrates appropriate application of those guidelines as evidenced by accurate E&M coding.
12. Exhibits awareness of managed care and health plan requirements in respect to prescription formularies, precertification requirements for lab or diagnostic tests, participating facilities, and medical necessity criteria. Utilizes appropriate health and medical resources to coordinate treatment plans for patient per requirements of the managed care plans where applicable.
13. Assumes responsibility and accountability for time management, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions within the job setting.
14. Maintains and enhances current level of knowledge and ability relative to pediatric health care and health care delivery in the private practice setting. Maintains continuing education requirements necessary for licensure and certifications. Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
15. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of pediatrics health and related diagnostic and treatment modalities.
2. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
3. Ability to analyze, plan, and coordinate medical care while making appropriate medical decisions.
4. Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
5. Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff.
6. Demonstrates active listening skills

Licensure/Certification Requirements: Hold an active North Carolina license to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner Or PA and have BLS/PALS certification.