BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Promotes and maintains health by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.

REPORTS TO

• Practice Administrator & Provider

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Minimum Education: Masters Required

License/Certification Required: NP Licensed in State of Tennessee or Physician Assistant National Examination Certified

Minimum Work Experience: 1 year experience in pediatrics preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Active listener, critical thinking skills and ability to reflect a professional and caring persona for patients and families.
• Knowledge of ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides general medical care and treatment to patients in primary care setting.
• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of physician.
• Assesses growth and nutritional status of patients appropriately.
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patients condition.
• Discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with regulatory standards.
• Approaches patients and provides care in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• May refer patients to physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment. Orders appropriate diagnostic screening tests according to protocol.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.
• Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, immunizations, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral. Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues to enhance professional development.
• Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
• Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or "hands-on training" and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice. Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
• Respectfully uses hospital resources and time appropriately, avoiding miss-use, abuse or waste.
• Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.
• Promptly, thoroughly and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

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