Gastroenterology NP / PA Per Diem

Summary

To provide primary medical care, under the supervision of a physician, and assist patients to recover from acute illnesses and minimize the effects of chronic illnesses.

Description

NP/PA PRN Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's condition by obtaining a complete medical history obtaining physical data and reviewing the patients medical record.
• Follows accepted standards of medical practice and follows departmental policies and procedures to assure service with proper risk management.
• Orders the appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures required to evaluate the illness.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine the appropriate diagnosis and therapeutic treatment plan.
• Consults with supervising physicians in accordance with policies and medical standards to assure patient and physician satisfaction.
• Records all symptoms, objective findings, assessment, treatment plan and other information that is appropriate in the patient's chart, reviews and signs the record.
• Instructs the patient and family regarding the patients diagnosis, testing, treatment, expected outcome and future prevention.
• Evaluates the outcome of the treatment plan by reviewing the diagnostic results, calling the patient and/or requesting a return visit.
• Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the organization's mission through a process of total quality improvement.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, Experience

Required: CT State PA license. DEA/State controlled substance required.

Minimum Experience: three years

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

Salary Range: $105,000 - $150,000.00 yearly (commensurate with experience)