Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners - Scotia, CA

Compensation : $75.00 - $85.00 per hour

Moving / Relocation package is available!

Nexus HR is looking for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners for a reputable and growing Client in the Scotia Bluffs area. The ideal candidate will have experience in general medicine and behavioral health.

About the Job

We are seeking a highly motivated and productive Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner that is trained to see all ages at our client’s care center located in the Scotia Bluffs area.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.

Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.

Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.

Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.

Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.

Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.

Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.

Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.

Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

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

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.

Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications :

1 - 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

1 - 2 years of experience in Emergency medicine and Urgent Care experience is highly preferred

Must have a current California NP / PA license

Must have a current BLS CPR Certification

Experience with EMR and EHR platforms preferred

Can handle 40 - 55 patients per day

Must be willing to comply with a monthly rotating schedule

Able to work On-site

Able to work in Scotia, CA

Benefits :

Company-paid professional liability insurance

Continuing education reimbursements

Medical Insurance

Dental Plan

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability (state-provided)

5 Paid sick days, 11 paid holidays, 3 weeks of paid vacation

Eligible to apply for student loan repayment with the federal government