Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to provide high quality medical care by examining patients and treating diseases. You will undertake tasks aiming for prevention and promotion of healthy habits. A great Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner is a highly qualified professional and a compassionate individual. You must be very knowledgeable in regards to diseases, epidemiology and other medical conditions so you can interpret symptoms and diagnose conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine check-ups to patients to assess their health condition and discover possible issues
• Give appropriate advice for healthy habits (diet, hygiene etc.) and preventative actions to promote overall health
• Conduct examinations to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition
• Ask intuitive questions to discover causes of illness
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and the patient’s medical history
• Prescribe and interpret lab tests to obtain more information for underlying infections or abnormalities
• Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers to form a high performing medical team
• Examine and provide treatments to injuries and refer patients to other physicians when needed (ophthalmologists, orthopedists, neurologists etc.)
• Keep records of patients’ diseases, operations or other significant information (e.g. allergic episodes)
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for patients
• Remain up-to-speed with developments and best practices in medicine by attending conferences and seminars

Skills:

• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• Excellent knowledge of chronic disease states, their symptoms and epidemiology
• Broad knowledge of common medication, side effects and contraindications
• In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medicine best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Respect for patient’s confidentiality
• Compassionate and approachable
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Valid license to practice the profession

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan
• Professional development assistance
• Other