Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner

Posted Date: 5/13/2024
Job Location: St. Anthony Clinic - Carroll Location, 405 South Clark St., Suite 100, Carroll, IA, 51401
Department: Carroll Clinic
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job DescriptionPhysician Assistant Job Summary
Provides necessary medical services to outpatient clinic patients as delegated by the supervising physician.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assesses, diagnoses and treats medical and surgical problems in outpatient clinics, patient's homes and nursing homes and records such findings using the SOAP method in the patient chart.  Refers patients to appropriate physicians.
• Elicits medical histories and performs physical examinations on patients.
• Performs therapeutic, office surgical, diagnostic and laboratory procedures and radiologic examinations as indicated by common medical practice and as delegated by the supervising physician.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding physical and mental health and patient education.
• Administers and supplies properly packaged and labeled prescription drugs if it is in the best interest of the patient.
• Maintains orderly and efficient business practices at the clinics.
• Provides supervision and direction to other clinic personnel.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree plus accreditation from an advanced certification program.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, patients, families, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.  Ability to effectively present information to management, the public and/or board of directors.
Position Requirements, Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Iowa.
• Three to five years experience as a Licensed Physician Assistant with emphasis in family practice.
• Must maintain proof of compliance with continuing education consistent with licensing body regulations.
• CPR certification required.  
• NALS or PALS and BCLS or ACLS preferred.
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license.
• Good driving record required.
Physical Demand
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 regularly required to stand; walk; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Nurse Practitioner  Job Summary
Provides necessary medical services to outpatient clinic patients according to provisions in the agreement with the collaborating physician.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Assesses, diagnoses and treats medical and surgical problems in outpatient clinics, patient's homes and nursing homes and records such findings in the patient chart.  Refers patients to appropriate physicians.
• Elicits medical histories and performs physical examinations on patients.
• Performs therapeutic, office surgical, diagnostic and laboratory procedures and radiologic examinations as indicated by common medical practice and as delegated by the supervising physician.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding physical and mental health and patient education.
• Administers or prescribes treatment and medications as required per standards of care.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Functions independently in most activities. Provides care for patients. Adheres to hospital / clinic policies and procedures and medical staff rules, regulations and by-laws.
• Maintains orderly and efficient business practices at the clinics.
• Provides supervision and direction to other clinic personnel.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
• Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
• Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
MSN from an accredited nursing program.  BLS certification prior to employment.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, patients, families, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.  Ability to effectively present information to management, the public and/or board of directors.
Position Requirements, Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
• Currently licensed to practice as an ARNP in the State of Iowa.
• Three to five years' experience as an ARNP with emphasis in family practice preferred.
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license.
• Good driving record required.
Physical Demand
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 regularly required to stand; walk; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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