Advanced Practice Clinician (PA/NP)

Description

Ascent Emergency Medical Center is continuously growing our team of compassionate and experienced emergency medical doctors, nurses, technicians, and support staff and we are currently looking to hire a part-time Advanced Practice Clinician (Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our team of professionals!!  

• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Provides medical services under the supervision of a physician.
• Contributes to a physician’s efficiency by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical and psychological/psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification.

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; and enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions. 

Requirements

Experience: >6 months

Education: Master's degree or higher

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

• Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• ACLS
• PALS
• State Medical License
• DEA License