Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Outpatient Pulmonology/Sleep Medicine

Description

Are you interested in working for a leading medical practice in Northern California? Pulmonary Medicine Associates, treating patients in the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years, currently has an opening for an organized, detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to practice pulmonary and sleep medicine in our Sacramento clinic.  This a full time, exempt position Monday through Friday, daytime clinic hours. Training is provided. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Visit our website at www.pmamed.com.

Responsibilities Include:

• Under the general supervision of a physician, provide care to new and follow-up patients using established and approved protocols as required by PMA policy.
• Conduct comprehensive history and physical exam, perform diagnostic reasoning, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and write prescriptions.
• Collaborate with the patient, family members and other members of the healthcare team to review the plan of care and reach the best possible outcome.
• Educate patients on the available treatments and the associated side effects, treatment protocols, wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.
• Document all services and orders in patient’s electronic medical record.
• Communicate with referring physicians to facilitate ongoing care.
• Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs.
• Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients and/or their families.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with other PMA patients as needed or requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD
• 401k with generous company match

· Relocation Assistance

· Malpractice Insurance

Requirements

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

• Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP) and current, unrestricted California NP license OR graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program and current California State Physician Assistant License, issued by Physician Assistant Board under the Medical Board of California
• Current DEA certificate without restriction

· Acls Required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Two years related NP/PA experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and establish work standards and business goals.
• Ability to relate to patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team in a tactful and professional manner
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette
• Ability to provide medical services within the scope of licensing and training