Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Podiatry) – Raeford, NC
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (Podiatry) - Raeford, NC
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Shift Details: Days (Mon - Fri)
Job Description:
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant. This is a traveling position where as they are on the road every day like a HVAC tech is and home every night.
Medical specialties:
• Geriatrics
Working Conditions:
Work is performed indoors in an artificially controlled environment. Travel to satellite sites and/or consumer facilities. Exposure to biohazards; necessary precautions i.e., surgical gloves, eyewear and face masks.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Educates patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed treatments and/or medications.
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices.
• Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
• Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumours, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
• Ensure assistant properly maintains medical equipment.
Qualification/Experience:
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program or Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) Program
• 1 year Podiatry experience (Preferred)
License/Certifications:
• Active NP/PA License in the State of North Carolina
• Active board certification as an NP/Active board certification as an PA
• Active DEA license
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
Job Responsibilities
• Educates patients and/or families about preventative care, medical issues, and use of prescribed treatments and/or medications.
• Prescribe medications, corrective devices.
• Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
• Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumours, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
• Ensure assistant properly maintains medical equipment.
Qualifications
• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program or Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) Program
• 1 year Podiatry experience (Preferred)
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Skills
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant