Nurse Practioner / Physician Assistant

This position is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of Pain practice related injuries and illness within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant and under the direction of The Center for Wellness and Pain Care Physicians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• Obtains appropriate medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews existing patient records.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Performs appropriate level of physical exam and documents findings. Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administers injections and oral medications. Sutures wounds. Orders appropriate casting and durable medical equipment (DME).

Applies when necessary.

• Instructs patient and family regarding medications, treatment instructions, and possible outcomes to watch for.
• Consult appropriately with physicians and other health professionals regarding patient status. Ensures that physicians are kept informed of any unusual or significant findings concerning their patients.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned consistent with professional credentials.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Triages patient phone calls when needed.
• Attends required meetings and training. Participates in committees if requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Works closely with site manager and physicians with respect to hours, efficient patient flow and appropriate use of provider resources.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Complies with all Clinic policies

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QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Education :

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program or Nurse Practitioner program

Certification / Licensure :

• Current licensure in Nevada state as a PA or NP with prescriptive authority.
• Current certification
• CPR certification for Health Care Providers .

Physical Requirements :

Hearing : Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.

Speaking : Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.

Vision : Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Other : Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients or in surgeries when required.

Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care service, including injections.

Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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Are you a Physician Assistant with more than five years of experience in neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery and general surgery procedures?

As the community’s only not-for-profit faith-based healthcare system; Dignity Health Nevada has been guided by the vision and core values of the Adrian Dominican Sisters for more than 70 years.

As the Henderson and Las Vegas communities grow Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican facilities and its more than 3400 employees will continue the Sisters’ mission of serving people in need.

St. Rose Dominican is a member of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems a 22-state network of more than 9000 physicians 60000 employees and 400 care centers including hospitals urgent and occupational care imaging and surgery centers home health and primary care clinics.

Headquartered in San Francisco Dignity Health is dedicated to providing compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved.

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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health / dental / vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and more!

Responsibilities

Job Summary :

The Neurosurgery Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) will function as a member of the Surgery Team

and act under the supervision of an approved supervising physician. The incumbent will provide care

and guidance to patients, take history and perform physical examinations. This position assists during

procedures within the scope of practice : in closing major and minor incisions, records post-op orders

and follow-up progress notes as required, and assists in the transport and care of patients from the

operating room to the recovery room or intensive care unit. Duties include : visiting patients daily to

evaluate, observe and answer questions; give patients post-operative discharge instructions; and assist

in discharge planning. The incumbent administers physician's prescriptions and treatments for patients,

and performs prescribed therapeutic procedures. The incumbent participates in collection and

abstraction of data for registry reports, as requested, and provides input on performance improvement

strategies. Call responsibilities are required for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Five to Nine years experience in the surgical setting
• Master's Degree
• Graduate from a program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Additional education may be required for some specialty areas.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Surgical First Assist Certification required
• CT PA - Physician Assistant - Current licensure to practice as a physician assistant issued by the Nevada Board of Medicine
• Successful credential process with the Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Medical Staff
• Must meet requirements as set forth by the bylaws
• This position requires on-call responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications :

• Ten years as a Physician Assistant for neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery and general surgery procedures in acute care setting through the preop, intraop, and post-op phases of care.
• Experience with surgical instruments and surgical techniques that are used for neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery
• CT CPRBLS CT-AHA-Basic Life Support-Nat'l

University Medical Center (UMC) is a non-profit 588-bed academic center, non-profit, level I trauma center, which was founded in 1931 and is affiliated with the University of Nevada School of Medicine.

UMC serves the medical needs of Southern Nevada and parts of California, Utah, and Arizona as well as the millions of visitors to the fabulous Las Vegas region every year.

• 100,000 volume ED
• Only Level I Trauma Center in Nevada
• Adult, Pediatrics and Trauma Emergency Departments
• EPIC Documentation
• 50 hours of APP coverage per day
• Integrated care program Sound Physicians manages the hospitalist program
• Access SoundInstituteTM learning platform for continuing education and professional career development with convenient online and in-person educational courses, including CME

Requirements of Advanced Practitioners

As an advanced practice provider (APP) with Sound Physicians, you will work in an environment that promotes the Sound Core Values of integrity, teamwork, service, quality, and innovation enjoying a sustainable career with programs consistently staffed to levels that facilitate a manageable workload for our hospital teams.

At Sound Physicians, we recognize the value that you bring when you are empowered to work at the top of your license. We invest in robust onboarding and training as you assimilate into a new role at a new hospital.

We support you to provide the excellent care you long to give each patient through ongoing professional development and ongoing feedback on your clinical performance.

• ACLS / BLS / PALS required
• Current, unrestricted license is required with 1 year of recent EM experience

Location & Lifestyle

Las Vegas is much more than the Strip and casinos. It is home to 2 million people in family-focused neighborhoods, and award-winning master-planned communities with a unique and wide variety of entertainment and five-star dining options.

Las Vegas and the suburbs of Summerlin and Henderson are the fastest growing and have been voted the most livable cities because of the climate, and the amenities such as golfing, hiking, and even boating and camping at Lake Mead and nearby National Parks that can be enjoyed all year!

• One of the best International Airports in the US
• Low-cost living, housing, and no state income tax
• Endless entertainment and dining options and close proximity to California, Arizona, and Utah
• Unique outdoor adventures include Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston, Lake Mead, Valley of Fire State Park, and the National Parks of Utah and California within a short drive or flight

Thrive Where Contributions Are Rewarded and Valued

At Sound Physicians, we recognize the value you bring when you are empowered to perform the full scope of your practice. From the start of your career with Sound Physicians, we will support you in providing the excellent care that you long to give each patient through continual professional development and ongoing feedback on your clinical performance.

As an advanced practice provider (APP) with Sound Physicians, you will thrive in an environment that promotes our organizational core values of integrity, teamwork, service, quality, and innovation.

Sound Physicians' nurse practitioners and physician assistants enjoy a key role in driving improvements in acute care, alongside our emergency medicine physicians.

In support of our core values, we ensure our advanced practice providers have the time and resources needed to deliver compassionate care.

You will be involved with driving improvements in quality, and patient satisfaction, and aligning with hospital leadership in achieving the goals set for the team.

Pediatric Outpatient Clinic in Summerlin Las Vegas NV looking for a full time or part time PA with peds experience.

Pay is negotiable, full time position comes with benefits including 401k, Health / vision / dental insurance, malpractice and PTO.