Advanced Practice - Family Medicine Opening in Reedsville, PA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Reedsville, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/29/24
**Family Medicine NP/PA Job Opening in Reedsville, PA**
Area is surrounded by state parks
Located 24 miles from State College, PA
**Position Details:**
- Full-time, permanent
- Provide primary health care and perform selective medical services such as examinations, formulation of treatment plans and therapeutic procedures, in all clinical venues, under the direction of the physicians. Actively participates as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.
 
**Essential Functions:**
- Obtain complete patient medical history and physical data, review records and assess patient heath status.
- Interpret and integrate data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
- Perform a complete/symptom limited physical examination, record findings and establish presumptive diagnosis.
- Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures such as x-rays, electrocardiograms and laboratory tests and interpret results for deviations from normal.
- Analyze data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
- Perform patient care by administering injections, immunizations and oral medications in compliance with applicable laws/guidelines and suturing wounds. Prepare written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
- Document patient information and care provided in the patients electronic health record.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes and assist in provision of continuity of care.
- Provide instructions to the patient and family, if necessary, regarding medications and treatments.
- Advise patients regarding health and illness prevention and recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs if applicable.
- Using the Electronic Health Record, document and bill for services rendered.
- Perform other duties as required.
**Qualifications:**
- Knowledge of professional medical practice and care protocols, assessing patient health, administration of medications and delivering care following a treatment plan.
- Knowledge of physician office procedures, medical terminology, ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines.
- Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations, procedures, prescribed medical standards and common safety hazards and precautions.
- Skill in applying and modifying principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care.
- Skill in gathering and analyzing patient data and interpreting findings. Skill in preparing and maintaining records utilizing computer software.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
**Education:**
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program or Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Masters degree in Nursing is preferred.
**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:**
- Valid State of Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license. BLS certification required. Certain APP provider positions may require registration with the DEA for the authority to prescribe controlled substances -OR- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Pennsylvania. CRNPs that were certified by the Board after February 7, 2005, will be required to maintain current National certification in order to renew their Pennsylvania CRNP certification. The new regulations require that the 30-hours of continuing education required for license renewal be taken within the CRNPs specialty.
- Meets the American Heart Associations standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
Experience
- One year of medical care experience preferably as a Physician Assistant or CRNP in a medical practice.
**Highlights:**
- Stable multi-specialty group
- Growing patient demand, growing organization
- Collegial work environment that strives to provide a favorable work/life balance
**Location Information:**
State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town. It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools, countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more. This is all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family. In fact, State College was recently named the 8th best city in the United States to move to as well as the 6th best to raise a family. University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstate 80.