Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner physician employment in Arizona : *Wonderful Pain Management Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant opportunity in Arizona!*

Wonderful opportunity to join a growing practice dedicated to optimizing the quality of healthcare through an integrative approach to health and wellness. We include both conventional and complementary treatments for general health, healing, and well-being.

The Pain Management Physician Associate (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant) will provide health care services to patients under the direction of a physician.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.

Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.

Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.

Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.

Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.

Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.

Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Demonstrated competency dealing with adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Education and Experience :

• Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;

Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.

State accreditation based on certifying exam.

Pain Management Experience

Physical Requirements :

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

Frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, and patient body fluids.

Board Certified or Board Eligible Medical Doctor with or w / o US residency with current US work visa.