Reporting to: Dr. Tim Beals, MD

Position Title: Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Supervisor Title: Physician/Assigned Administrator

POSITION GOAL

Assist in the care and treatment of patients as delegated by a physician.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and maintain patient health by providing medical services under supervision of a physician.
• Obtain a detailed patient history and record appropriate findings in the patient records.
• Complete a systematic and thorough physical examination. Make diagnoses concerning a patient’s injury or illness. Give treatment such as setting broken bones and prescribe medicine when needed.
• Perform salutary procedures by administering injections and managing wounds and infections.
• Order, perform, interpret and schedule, when appropriate, diagnostic studies.
• Provide counseling on health habits, exercise, tobacco, and alcohol.
• Provide instruction on supervising physician orders: (a) diet, (b) physical therapy (i.e. lumbar flexion exercises, range of motion, home arthritis therapy, activities of daily living, use of crutches or walker) and (c) use of physical adjuncts to therapy (i.e. nebulizer, vaporizer, etc.).
• Assist supervising physician in management of hospitalized patients (with concurrent hospital approval for such a role) plus: check on clinical status of patient, explain tests or therapy, report on progress to physician, check on report of studies, assist in documentation of care, within limits of hospital regulations, transfer copies of hospital data to office records when appropriate, arrange for post hospitalization follow-up care, assist in surgery, and make rounds when appropriate.
• The supervising physician and P.A. or NP are expected to understand and comply with the current laws, rules and regulations governing P.A. or NP practice of the state.

HUGHSTON RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow Hughston Philosophy principles and Code of Professional Behavior in everyday tasks.
• Utilize effective communication skills (written and verbal) when interacting with co-workers, other clinic employees, supervisors, and outside vendors.
• Promote Hughston’s role in the community by greeting and interacting with all patients, families, visitors, vendors, and guests in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Provide support or relief for other staff as needed.
• Demonstrate confidentiality in all aspects to include both patient and non-patient issues.
• Reflect Hughston’s values and is sensitive to Hughston’s ethical and compliance principles in daily activities.
• Promote resolution of concerns and conflict by routing through correct mechanism or resolving the situation independently.
• Prioritize daily functions and tasks.
• Display a willingness to put forth effort in problem solving.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Functions: Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination. Sitting for prolonged periods, occasional stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. Corrected vision, hearing to normal range, and working under stressful conditions.

Marginal Functions: Stair climbing.

Accommodations: None.

Environmental Factors: General medical clinic environment. Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room setting. Some travel by plane/car as required for this position. OSHA Category: I.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Required:

• None.

Preferred:

• One (1) year experience in orthopaedics.

Education:

Required:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited PA or NP program.

Special Qualifications:

Required:

• May require working at multiple locations.
• Valid Driver’s License, satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) and proof of insurance required for position on-boarding.
• Annual MVR may be required per policy and procedure; background reports may be ran as needed throughout the course of employment.
• NCCPA Board Certification or NP Board certified.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• Current State License.
• DEA (if applicable).

Preferred:

• ACLS certification.

Outside Relationships: Hospitals, pharmacies, labs, testing facilities, physicians, and vendors.

Interaction with other Departments: All clinical departments.