Physician Assistant/Nurse PractitionerPartners in Nephrology and Endocrinology • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Partners in Nephrology and Endocrinology
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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*Overview*
The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner works closely with practice physicians to manage the health of nephrology and endocrinology patients. The incumbent must be board certified and a licensed independent practitioner responsible for comprehensive management of patient care in accordance with applicable State and Federal rules and regulations and general standards of care (i.e., assessment of health status, development of differential diagnoses, development and implementation of plans of care and treatment, and patient education). As allowed by the Pennsylvania scope of practice regulations for Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners, this position may include, but not be limited to: dialysis rounding, supporting or holding a chronic kidney disease clinic, hospital rounding, and on-call coverage. The typical schedule will generally be Monday through Friday but may also include weekend call coverage as required for patient care.
*Job Responsibilities*
* Strong clinical knowledge and skills in a wide range of contexts, inclusive of experience diagnosing medical problems and developing care plans.
* Knowledge of patient assessment techniques, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, evaluating health status, and managing patient care and compliance with care recommendations.
* Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and knowledge of medical record documentation.
* Strong leadership skills and professional efficacy.
* Effective communication skills and the ability to advocate for patients and address their concerns as well as to collaborate with physicians and the care team to improve patient outcomes and the patient experience.
* Ability to travel for the provision of patient care in various nephrology settings, including clinic offices, dialysis facilities, and hospitals.
* Ability to work weekends as needed for patient care.
*Education / Experience Requirements*
* Bachelor’s Degree and Completion of a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner accredited program.
* National Certification with NCCPA or AANPCB required.
* Pennsylvania Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license required.
* DEA license required.
* Minimum of two years' clinical experience in a medical office, hospital or other medical setting is required.
* Experience in a private physician practice is preferred.
* Experience with chronic kidney disease and/or end-stage kidney disease patients is preferred but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience:
* clinical: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* PA Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license (Required)
* DEA License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Languages
- English
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