Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Functions independently (as licensure allows) and in collaboration with physicians in the delivery of pediatric health care. Assesses, interprets, and integrates findings to determine appropriate diagnostic, educational, and therapeutic management plans for patients. Utilizes leadership and professional development skills to assure quality patient care.

• Performs medical services within scope of education, training, and experience, including:
  • Conduct patient visits per accepted practice standards.
  • Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.
  • Order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
  • Monitor effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, assess, and manage patient follow‑up care.
• Works independently and in collaboration with physicians; seeks and obtains input from physicians when needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Documents all care or contact with the patient in the medical record.
• Personally reviews and signs off on all lab and diagnostic studies ordered.
• Communicates with patients by telephone, answering questions, discussing medication refills, scheduling follow‑up appointments, and discussing results.
• Taught and promoted practices to improve or maintain health to patients and families.
• Acts as a role model and, in selected situations, precepts clinical staff and other advanced practice health care professionals.
• Participates in activities that contribute to the education of patients, families, and health care professionals, including educational presentations.
• Performs all duties and functions in strict compliance with the clinic’s Corporate Compliance Plan and all applicable regulations.
• Exhibits knowledge of Evaluation & Management coding guidelines and demonstrates appropriate application of those guidelines via accurate coding.
• Exhibits awareness of managed care and health plan requirements; utilizes resources to coordinate treatment plans per managed care plans where applicable.
• Assumes responsibility for time management, professional relationships, and interpersonal interactions within the job setting.
• Maintains and enhances current knowledge of pediatric health care and health care delivery; maintains continuing education requirements; maintains membership in professional organizations.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of pediatrics health and related diagnostic and treatment modalities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and coordinate medical care while making appropriate medical decisions.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff.
• Demonstrates active listening skills.

Hold an active North Carolina license to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner or PA and have BLS/PALS certification.

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:
Health Care Provider

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care