Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Employer Services

Description Job Summary Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for obtaining complete and comprehensive patient histories, performing physical examinations, writing orders, responding to patient questions, and providing information to patients and their families. Exercises judgment within their areas of competence provided that a member of the supervising physician team shall have the ultimate responsibility for patient care. Job Responsibilities Order, perform and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic and invasive procedures as appropriate. Following physician observation and approval of technique, perform therapeutic or corrective measures as well as some outpatient family medicine procedures as needed. Refer patients to appropriate specialists, services, and community resources (i.e. physical therapy, other subspecialists and social services). Provide preventative care and counseling on health and wellness related conditions. Prescribe appropriate medications as needed. The supervising physician or physician designee reviews all patient encounters no later than (72) seventy-two hours after the APP has seen the patient. (100% of charts in first 3 years of employment; 50% of charts thereafter. IN code 25-27.5-6-1) Education Requirements Minimum: Graduate of an approved/accredited program Preferred: Masters degree. Experience Requirements Minimum: One (1) year of clinical experience Preferred: Three (3) years of experience in medical office License/Certification Requirements Valid license to practice in the state of Indiana Controlled Substances Registration license in the state of Indiana Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) Qualifications Education Masters or better in Physician Assistant Studies or related field. Bachelors or better in Physician Assistant Studies or related field. Licenses & Certifications BLS- Basic Life Support Controlled Substance Reg Physician Assistant