Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner ~ Urgent Care

Perform physical examinations on Adult patients to include patient’s medical, family, and social history.

Documents all patient visits in electronic medical record in a timely manner
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Interprets subjective and objective data to formulate a diagnosis
Formulates treatment plans within the provider’s scope of practice
Implements therapeutic interventions when appropriate
Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic laboratory tests, EKGs and radiological studies
Enters all orders for treatments and medications to be administered
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
Provides patient education and counseling regarding disease processes, test results, discharge planning, and preventative healthcare
Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies

Requirements
License as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Maine
PA must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program; NCCPA certified
NP must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
PA must complete 100 hours of CME every two (2) years and take the recertification exam every six (6) years
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS preferred
Experience in Occupational Health preferred
DOT Medical Exam Certification required within 6 months of hire
Experience in emergency department or urgent care setting preferred

Experience and proficiency in interpreting x-rays
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skill and ability
Ability to prioritize patients by level of acuity