The Physician Assistant we seek are those who have directly related experience in home health, geriatrics, hospice and primary care. The Nurse Practitioner who wants to practice medicine with a focus on patient care, not volume. We want our clinicians to take the time needed to truly address the patient’s needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees performance of assigned Medical Assistant
• Takes history, examines, determines diagnoses and treats scheduled patients
• Provides written documentation of patient visit, per NCQA standards
• Takes patient vital signs, as necessary, if Medical Assistant is unable to obtain
• Performs phlebotomy (Venipuncture only), as necessary, if Medical Assistant is unable to complete draw. Performs injections and/or immunizations. May perform ECG, Holter and/or Pulse Oximetry occasionally
• Instructs patients/caregivers on proper medication and treatment regimens
• Performs minor surgeries as necessary, limited to I&D, removal of foreign body, suture removal, minor lacerations, minor aspiration
• Works with Patient Care Coordinator to assure orders and referrals are properly/timely placed
• Communicates with patients, caregivers, agency nurses, other providers and vendors as necessary to assure proper diagnosis and treatment
• Performs all clinical duties while observing OSHA Universal Precautions
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Attends required meetings and in-services and participates in committees, as requested
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional licenses and affiliations
• Performs related work as required

REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Active CPR Certification
• Licensed as a NP in the State where VPA office located
• BLS certified
• Federal DEA License/eligibility
• Geriatric training/experience preferred

Here is what you can expect from us

* Competitive Base Salary -with a potential quarterly incentive pay of $5k
* Annual ACO Shared Saving BONUS
* Comprehensive benefit package including 401K with match
* Annual stipend for CME and license/association dues
* UpToDate for your tablet and company phone
* A+ rated malpractice coverage with tail coverage

Additional benefits

* No holidays, no hospital rounds
* Minimal call responsibilities
* Less than 10 patients per day
* Medical Assistant
* Company Car w/ Driver