The medical advanced practice provider working in Hamilton Physician Group will be responsible for reviewing medical histories, examine, and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and other diagnostics (i.e. x-rays, CT scans, MRI) and make diagnoses. The medical advanced practice provider will prescribe medications and other ancillary services as indicated (i.e. physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietary consults, behavioral health consults, diagnostic/screening procedures and perform in office procedures as needed). The medical advanced practice provider will provide patient education as indicated. The above duties and other duties as assigned will be performed in collaboration with a supervising physician
Job Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Nurse Practitioner program.
Licensure: Registered PA or APRN license, or eligible for license, in state of Georgia. AHA BLS CPR required.
Experience: Demonstration of clinical competency in the Advanced Practice Provider role. Two years’ experience preferred.
Skills: Demonstration of clinical competency in the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner role. Demonstration of qualities of leadership and sound clinical judgment. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, fellow associates and other members of the health care team. Ability to effectively interpret, implement and support hospital policies, regulations, philosophy and objectives.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in a physician office setting with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients (as appropriate with the specific HPG clinic assigned) who may experience a wide range of medical problems. Required to work flexible schedule. Ability to work with patients (as permitted by licensure) and significant others in possible stressful and emotional situations. Requires full range of body motion including possible lifting and handling patients. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, chemicals or body fluids. Potential to work in acute care hospital environment.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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