JOB SUMMARY The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is responsible for assisting physicians in conducting hospital rounds, as well as seeing patients independently for office visits. The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner works independently as well as under the guidance of the physician and reports to a Supervising Physician. + ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Works in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers to provide health care across the continuum of care to assigned patients. + Performs hospital rounds of new consults and follow-up patients and assists in discharge of patients. + Obtains patient medical, physical and psycho-social history and performs comprehensive health assessment including physical exam, based on age and history. + Conducts non-invasive preventive screening procedures based on age and history. + Identifies medical and health risks and needs. Updates and records changes in health status in EMR. + Formulates the appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, physical examination and clinical findings. + Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies within protocol guidelines. + Develops and provides a relevant patient education plan. + Prescribes and administers appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies. + Participates in assisting and performing common minor urological procedures. + Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies. + Determines the effectiveness of the plan of care through documentation of client care outcomes. + Reassesses and modifies the treatment plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals + Completes all documentation in EMR in a timely fashion. Codes patient visits accurately and appropriately. + Participates in quality assurance review on a periodic basis, including systematic review of records and treatment plans. + Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. + Consults other departments, as needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE + Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program; NYS licensed + 1 – 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS + Demonstrates an ability to utilize advanced health assessment and decision making skills. + Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; a self-starter; compatible and supportive; a team player. + Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient. + Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. + Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. + Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. + Attends outside clinical updates as required, and attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled. + Complies with all regulatory requirements and standards + Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Premier Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer