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Digestive Consultants in the St. Luke's Medical Group
Position Description
Responsible for delivering health care services and treatments to patients of the practice, as delegated by the Physician(s), within the scope of practice of the Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, and in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement with LLC and Physicians(s). Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.
Principle Accountabilities:
1. Elicit and record complete and pertinent medical history of patients. (9%)
2. Perform and record pertinent physical exam of patients. (9%)
3. Order appropriate diagnostic tests for patients. (9%)
4. Assess disease states based on history, physical and diagnostic testing, within PA’s scope of practice and consistent with skills, training, and competence. (9%)
5. Initiate or modify nursing or medical regimens and prescribe appropriate pharmaceutical agents, within PA’s scope of practice and consistent with NP's skills, training, and competence. (9%)
6. Treat and provide follow-up care for patients. (9%)
7. Consult with physician in a timely manner, in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement. (9%)
8. Record patient data and medical reports, as well as nursing assessments and treatment plans in the medical record. (9%)
9. Instruct and counsel patients in health care, health maintenance, medical problems, treatment plans, nutrition or related matters as may be appropriate. (9%)
10. Document office notes in a timely manner. (9%)
11. Pursue continuing education programs to maintain proficiency. (5%)
12. Performs other work duties as assigned. (5%)
Total 100%
Education
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program required and
Current Missouri State License as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner required and
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is required
Experience
1. Basic computer skills are required.
2. Good verbal and documentation skills are required.
The assessment, care and treatment provided by the PA/NP will be consistent with the specific age-related needs of the patient. The PA/NP is competent to care for patient age groups consistent with the specialties of the physician(s) in the practice.
St. Luke’s Hospital, is a regional healthcare provider committed to improving the quality of life for patients and the community. The 493-bed, not-for-profit hospital offers care in more than 60 specialty areas and serves the region from more than 26 locations across the greater St. Louis area.
ST. LUKE’S MEDICAL GROUP (SLMG) is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital and employs 150 primary care and specialists physicians in addition to forty nurse practitioners/physician assistants. Patients are served at over 45 practice sites in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties. These physicians represent 26 different specialties with over 55,000 monthly patient visits. The physicians participate in most insurance plans including some value-based arrangements.
St. Luke's Hospital is located in Chesterfield, Missouri, just west of St. Louis. Known as a wonderful place to raise a family with attractive neighborhoods, excellent schools and a variety of amenities.