Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (Family Medicine)

Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine.

Hours: Full-time

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
• Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, MRIs, blood work, and interprets test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections both articular and periarticular, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
• Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
• Assists physician with emergency treatments, and more complex procedures such as surgery.

Education: 

Nurse Practitioner:

• BSN required, MSN preferred; successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner program.
• Minimum three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.

Physician Assistant:

• Bachelor's degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
• Four years of health care experience prior to applying to PA program, plus one year of experience as PA, preferably in clinic setting.

Performance Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Equipment Operated:

• Operate medical instruments such as stethoscopes and diagnostic tools, along with procedural equipment like wound care supplies. They also utilize computers for electronic health records and communicate using various software tools and personal protective equipment due to potential exposure to hazards like bloodborne pathogens.

Work Environment: 

• Clinic environment working directly with patients in examination rooms, perform procedures in treatment areas, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals in team-based environments.

Mental/Physical Requirements: 

• Able to lift 100 pounds to assist fallen residents.
• Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.