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Job description
Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA)
Job Category: Primary Care
Location: WEATHERFORD, OK
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $175,000 - $250,000
Practitioner Roles And Responsibilities
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients and performing physical examinations (including obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories)
Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
Provides quality outpatient services by appointment
Provides ongoing health maintenance, health education and disease prevention periodic screening for adults
Provides well-women gynecological exams including appropriate screening, history, examinations and education
Provides patient education regarding disease processes and good health habits
Maintains current knowledge of immunization schedules, routine adult health maintenance recommendations and general clinic protocols
Orders and evaluates appropriate laboratory and x-ray studies
Completes Continuing Medical Education and maintains licensure in good standing
Maintains current prescriptive authority license, OBNDD and DEA number
Maintains a current knowledge of the Nurse Practitioner formulary and prescribes medications within the limits of the formulary
Assists in community health screening and disease prevention activities
Informs Medical Director of difficult cases, poor outcomes, or of involvement of other agencies in patient case
Interacts effectively with patients, families, clinic team members and anyone necessary to satisfy patient care
Qualifications
Current valid license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) in Oklahoma
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Excellent clinical and diagnostic skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Dedication to providing high-quality patient care
Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Preferred Skills
Communication Skills: To communicate with patients and colleagues, excellent listening, speaking and interpersonal skills are needed. Must be able to understand patient needs, clearly communicate instructions, and build and maintain a trusting relationship
Problem Solving: Based on clinical interviews, physical examinations and lab test results, practitioner must be able to identify diseases and other health conditions, make diagnoses, and produce treatment plans
Critical Thinking: When developing a treatment plan, practitioner must be able to evaluate various options to treat a condition, then identify the most effective path for the best possible outcome
Compassion: Must be able to sympathize with sick and worried patients and their families
Leadership Skills: Ability to manage other members of the healthcare team such as RNs, LPNs, and other support staff
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Worksite address
weatherford, OK, 73096, US
Who can apply
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