Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner at Moab Regional Hospital

Moab, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

77.81

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Patient Care, Diagnosis, Therapeutic Treatments, Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting, Autonomy, EMR Utilization, Vaccination Administration, Health Promotion, Medical Record Review, Physical Examination, Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation, Prescribing Medication, Teamwork, Customer Service, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER JOIN THE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC AT MOAB REGIONAL HOSPITAL As the Advanced Practice Provider for Moab Regional Hospital’s Family Medicine Clinic, you will be responsible for providing direct patient care in an outpatient setting. This position will primarily provide care for patients of all ages (infants to geriatrics) in our hospital-based primary care clinic. The right candidate must be able to effectively diagnose and provide therapeutic treatments for a wide range of patient needs, within their scope of practice. Our ideal candidate is comfortable working independently and autonomously and uses their critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to quickly assess and begin treatment for patients. Full-t ime 1. Benefits – For full time, continuing medical education and dues reimbursement, paid education days and patient experience bonus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Current Utah state license as a Physician Assistant or an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse * Elgible for state Controlled Substance License II through V * Eligible for Federal DEA Certificate II through V * Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, PALS Certification for healthcare providers. * Must be able to communicate effectively in English, including written, verbal, and listening skills. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Arrive each day prepared to work at your appointed time and leave at the end of the day only after patient care and charts are completed. * Review patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status. Elicit and record information about patients’ medical histories. Interview patients concerning their symptoms and conduct a thorough physical examination. * Order or execute various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patients’ conditions. Analyze reports and findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose conditions of patients. Administer or prescribe treatments. Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule given the patients’ conditions and allergies. Discuss any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patients. * Utilize online resources to perform travel consultations. Be willing to obtain DOT medical examiner certification via online training and pass official examination. * Be willing to learn and utilize EMR and tablet/laptop technology at the bedside. Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases. * Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. * Refer patients to primary care physicians or medical specialists for consultation services when necessary for the well-being of the patients. * Document the patients’ visits including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action. Follow-up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases. Follow-up daily on laboratory tests and X-Rays. * Conduct physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage. * Maintain a professional appearance. * Understand the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA. * Be a team player who is equally comfortable working independently. Maintain a warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient and employee interaction skills. Maintain excellent verbal and communication skills. Be adaptable in different situations. Possess excellent client interaction skills. Be able to multi-task. * Exhibit Excellent Customer Service; be patient-centric and customer service oriented. * Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized, and functional in stressful situations. * Maintain effective, positive working relationship inter- and intra-departmentally. Assist with the resolution of problems or concerns while being a supportive team member. * Consistently demonstrate a professional, self-directed, mature, disciplined, and tactful approach to responsibilities. Maintain a fair and sensitive approach when working with employees. * Participate in the development of Performance Improvement Programs within the Hospital. * Participate as an active and involved member of the Medical Staff. * Attend staff meetings and recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems through offering suggestions and solutions to improve the workplace and patient care. Listen to others with an open mind. * Maintain confidentiality of all patient, employee, and Hospital records. * Respect the diversity of everyone (patients, visitors, vendors, and co-workers). * Consistently strive to promote quality customer service in all areas of responsibilities. * Attend staff, management, committee, Medical Staff and other Hospital meetings as appropriate. Excellent judgment and discretion, ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and handle workrelated stressors are required. Remaining calm and professional in stressful situations. * Being friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service driven Detail oriented while maintaining a positive attitude * Team player with a "can do" attitude that can work in a fast-paced environment * Stay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill. Perform other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS This position does include tasks which involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissue. Protecting equipment is available, to include but not limited to gloves, safety glasses, face shields, face masks, and moisture-resistant gown. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * This position also requires near-constant standing, talking, sitting, hearing/listening, seeing and fine motor skills. This position requires occasional pushing/pulling (up to 100 lbs), stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, filing, copying. Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. * Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. * Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. * Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. * Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc). * May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Why Should You Join the Team at Moab Regional Hospital? We have an amazing team here at Moab Regional Hospital, with a skilled group of healthcare providers and physicians from a wide range of specialties who are committed to the greater Moab community. Caring for our People: Every healthcare professional that works here at MRH in both a clinical and non-clinical setting cares about our patients because these are our friends, neighbors, and our family. Employee Satisfaction: Moab Regional Hospital strives to balance care for the community with care for its employees and offers a supportive work environment, competitive total compensation packages, and the flexibility to enjoy what makes this desert region one of the most unique and special places to live. We Offer * Health Insurance * Mental health coverage for entire family * Retirement 403(b) and 457(b) plans available * Paid time off * Collaborative and supportive workplace * Professional growth opportunities including continuing education, trainings, and more!

Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will provide direct patient care for all ages in a hospital-based primary care clinic, requiring the ability to diagnose and provide therapeutic treatments within the scope of practice. Key duties include reviewing patient records, conducting physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests, administering treatments, prescribing medication, and documenting all patient visits thoroughly.