Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner | Internal Medicine

Under the supervision of the CMO, is responsible for performing diversified clinical duties in support of the practice in the care and treatment of primary care patients in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner.

Direct Patient Care:

·        Conducts physical diagnostic, medical history taking, and therapeutic procedures within a primary care setting, in a professional manner in accordance with established standards of care and practice

·          Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with Physician(s) as necessary and as required

·          Contacts patients with follow up information on testing, in accordance with practice and Hospital policy and procedure

·          Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention, and ensures follow through

·         Writes orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, and medication

·         Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns regarding medications, diet, activity, and health status

·          Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and families

Organizational Responsibilities:

·          Participates in staff meetings and cooperates with Physicians and coworkers to achieve departmental objectives. Reports concerns and problems as they arise

·           Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all organizational matter

·            Keeps knowledge base current by attending educational programs

Record Utilization:

·        Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately

·        Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate worksheets and medical record

Care Coordination:

·        Communicates with referring specialists

·          Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams

·          Make medical diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or other Physicians

·          Coordinates treatment with patient and family members 

Organizational Expectations:

·      Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift

·      HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality

·      Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect

·      Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.

·      Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement:

·         Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings

·         Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes

·         Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:  Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

·     Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers

·     Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress

·     Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word

·     Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication

·     Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner

·     Familiarity with computer and other business machines 

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner program

Three years or more as a Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner preferred

Active NH State License

Applicable National Certification