PROVIDER RECRUITMENT

JOB TITLE:  Physician Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic following established standards and practices.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Reports to CEO/Supervising Physician

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs a complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.  Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
2. Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.
3. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention.  Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
4. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.  Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.  Posts tests and examination results.  Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
5. Maintains patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION:  Successful completion of an approved PA program.

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of three years PA experience in a clinic setting.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:  Current PA certification.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):  The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position including but not limited to:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
2. Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
3. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

SKILLS:

1. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
2. Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.

ABILITIES:

1. Ability to maintain quality control standards.
2. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
3. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Combination of exam rooms and medical offices.  Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.  The employee will be sitting 6-8 hours a day.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  This position requires the use of computer equipment.

FLSA DESIGNATION:

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Charlotte Gastroenterology and Hepatology P.L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer.

Acknowledgement:

I acknowledge receipt of above job description for Director of Human Resources. A copy of this job description is also placed in my personnel file.

JOB TITLE:  Nurse Practitioner

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing and managing patients in the clinic following established standards and practices.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  Reports to CEO/Supervising Physician

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs a complete physical exam, obtains complete medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.  Interprets and integrates data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan.
2. Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Sutures minor lacerations.
3. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention.  Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
4. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.  Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.  Posts tests and examination results.  Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
5. Maintains patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION:  BSN, MSN preferred.  Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner program.

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting plus two years of nurse practitioner experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:  Current state RN license.  Current NP certification.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):  The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position including but not limited to:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.
2. Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
3. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.

SKILLS:

1. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
2. Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.

ABILITIES:

1. Ability to maintain quality control standards.
2. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
3. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Combination of exam rooms and medical offices.  Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.  The employee will be sitting 6-8 hours a day.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  This position requires the use of computer equipment.

FLSA DESIGNATION:

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Charlotte Gastroenterology and Hepatology P.L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer.

Acknowledgement:

I acknowledge receipt of above job description for Director of Human Resources. A copy of this job description is also placed in my personnel file.