- Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases within both an outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting
- Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis
- Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly
- Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients
- Performs minor surgeries and routine procedures
- Consults with physician as appropriate
- Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic studies in the field of clinical specialty trained and determined competent by a physician
- Adjusts patient care plan by reviewing and monitoring treatments and therapy plans
- Counsels, instructs and educates patients on physical and mental health
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant
- Master's Degree in Nursing
- Physician Assistant license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
- Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the caregiver practices
- Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Nurse Practitioner (AANP) certification issued by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Open to new grad with Ortho Clinical or Experience
- Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others
- Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic patient conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Proficient in prescribing treatments, performing minor surgeries, and collaborating effectively within a healthcare team.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Physician Assistant License
- PA-C Certification
- Nurse Practitioner Certification
- DEA Registration
- BLS Certification
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Patient Evaluation
- Differential Diagnosis
- Medication Prescription
- Minor Surgery
- Diagnostic Study Interpretation
Soft Skills
- Decision-Making
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Education
Certifications & Qualifications
- Physician Assistant License
- PA-C Certification
- Nurse Practitioner Certification
- DEA Registration
- BLS Certification
Industry Keywords
- Acute Care
- Chronic Illness Management
- Outpatient Clinic
- Inpatient Hospital
- Clinical Proficiency