Physician associate or nurse practitioner | internal medicine

Under the supervision of the CMO, is responsible for performing diversified clinical duties in support of the practice in the care and treatment of primary care patients in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner.

Direct Patient Care:

• Conducts physical diagnostic, medical history taking, and therapeutic procedures within a primary care setting, in a professional manner in accordance with established standards of care and practice
• Formulates an appropriate plan of care based on physical exam, patient history and clinical findings, and collaborates with Physician(s) as necessary and as required
• Contacts patients with follow up information on testing, in accordance with practice and Hospital policy and procedure
• Recognizes and reports relevant information that requires urgent attention, and ensures follow through
• Writes orders including diagnostic tests, referrals, and medication
• Answers patient questions and clarifies concerns regarding medications, diet, activity, and health status
• Provides and promotes effective and compassionate care for patients and families

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Participates in staff meetings and cooperates with Physicians and coworkers to achieve departmental objectives. Reports concerns and problems as they arise
• Ensures confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all organizational matter
• Keeps knowledge base current by attending educational programs

Record Utilization:

• Utilizes the current Electronic Medical Record to complete the documented Best Practice Workflows accurately
• Documents physical findings and patient response on appropriate worksheets and medical record

Care Coordination:

• Communicates with referring specialists
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with all members of the multi-disciplinary teams
• Make medical diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, other resources of the community, or other Physicians
• Coordinates treatment with patient and family members

Organizational Expectations:

• Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift
• HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality
• Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect
• Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments.
• Safety: Practices workplace safety daily

Employee Engagement:

• Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings
• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes
• Completes all required annual education on or before the due date

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job.

• Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
• Familiarity with computer and other business machines

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner program
Three years or more as a Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner preferred
Active NH State License
Applicable National Certification