Physician​/Locum tenens​/Advanced Practice Practitioner​/Nights

Position: Physician / New York / Locum tenens / Advanced Practice Practitioner - Days / Nights Job
A medical services organization in New York City is currently seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their team in Brooklyn as an Advanced Practice Practitioner. In this role, the Advanced Practice Practitioner will be responsible for performing assessments and providing treatment for patients facing substantial barriers to accessing the traditional healthcare system.

Day and night shift opportunities are available

Responsibilities:

The Advanced Practice Practitioner will:

• Maintain patient medical records and medical documentation
• Prescribe medication as permitted by your state prescribing authority
• Interview and examine patients to formulate a diagnosis
• Order tests to assess the nature and extent of illnesses and injuries
• Suggest lifestyle changes to remedy medical problems
• Suture wounds and be able to recognize and treat orthopedic injuries
• Diagnose and prescribe appropriate anti-infectives
• Order and administer vaccines to those eligible
• Consult patients in mobile units as well as in brick-and-mortar locations
• Provide care with cultural sensitivity and compassion while prioritizing customer service
• Perform other related duties, as deemed necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree
• NYSAdult Gerontology, Family, or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Board Certified

Desired Skills:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Primary Care or Emergency Medicine background
• X-waiver