Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, GastroenterologyApply remote type: On-site (100% Onsite)
Location: Worcester, MA University Campus
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R24106103
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Major Responsibilities: Provides diagnostic and assessment services. Secures a health history from patient and/or family, records findings, and evaluates them. Performs a complete in-depth physical examination. Orders/performs pertinent diagnostic tests based on age and history.Analyzes data collected to determine health status and identify differential diagnoses based on history, physical exam, and clinical findings.Partners with physicians regarding proposed plan of care. Formulates this plan of care with the patient.Manages therapeutic regime as outlined by established protocols for patients with acute illnesses.Documents patient care outcomes to determine effectiveness of plan of care. Communicates outcomes with physician.Signed delineation of privileges at hire between NP and collaborating physician. Must renew delineation of privileges each credentialing cycle.Prescribes medications from Schedules II-VI.Provides patient education. Acts as coordinator for admitting and discharging assigned patients.Within established protocols, under the supervision of the physician, assist with procedures in the operating room and with endoscopic procedures.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.Participates in department driven practices including on call scheduling, rotating weekends, etc.Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education:
Required:
Masters or doctoral degree.Graduate of approved Nurse Practitioner program with certification.Current Massachusetts license.Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
1. 3-5 years of experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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