Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Job Description Template

Are you a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment?  Are you an advanced practitioner who enjoys working in a mixed patient population?  As a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, (NP-C or NCCPA)  you could be seeing patients in a clinical setting providing concierge care to dual eligible (Medicare and Medicaid) patients. Or you could be working in a new innovative clinic featuring cutting edge addiction treatment.  We have many opportunities, all with top companies seeking the best in advanced practice clinicians.

These roles are primarily M-F, 9-5.  The clinics, with strong infrastructure in meeting comprehensive medical needs, are a mix of low and moderate volume with longer visits, more in-depth time spent with each patient. The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will have the ability to do all that is possible for each patient.  Clinic and working conditions are excellent.

Our healthcare organizations provide high-quality medical services to diverse patient populations and seek compassionate advanced practitioners that are at the top of their games.  Many of the patients you will see are typically being poorly served by traditional fee-for-service medical systems. The model of care centers around frequent access to clinical teams (MD’s, NP’s, RN’s social workers and care managers) with comprehensive care planning designed specifically to meet the needs for these oftentimes complex patients.

Our healthcare clients are seeking advanced practitioners – either nurse practitioners or physician assistants (NP-C or NCCPA) who are career-driven and compassionate.  Our companies offer excellent career growth potential into management roles, strong benefits and often flexible scheduling depending on the position.  We have many opportunities – all with top companies seeking the best in advanced practice clinicians.

typical roles and responsibilities for Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

• Take patient histories, perform patient screenings and physical examinations
• Analyze test results, determine and execute treatment plan
• Prescribe Rx and OTC medications as needed
• Order diagnostic testing
• Serve as patient resource for ongoing medical care or counseling
• Provide support or referrals for patients with chronic or critical conditions

Requirements for Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

• 3+ years’ experience in a clinical setting
• Board Certified PA/ARNP/NC-P or NCCPA in the state of practice
• Experience treating a patient panel with multiple chronic illnesses and patients with disabilities a plus
• Experience with addiction treatment including x DEA waiver, depending on position
• A strong commitment to treating a patient population with serious and often complex health issues
• Excellent communication skills and a delivery style that is welcoming and open with patients
• Leadership skills and a “team player” attitude.
• A willingness to step in and help where needed

Salary range for Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant