Lakes ENT Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner at Alomere Health – Alexandria, Minnesota

Department

Lakes ENT

Employment Status

0.6 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) – 32 hours per week scheduled patient care time; 4 hours per week administrative time.

Benefit Status

Full-Time

Hours

Day Shift

Position ObjectiveThe ENT Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner provides care through assessment, planning, coordination, and intervention. The position delegates aspects of care to nursing personnel and other disciplines upon their job descriptions.

Essential ResponsibilitiesThe following description of responsibilities to be performed is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

Provide assessment for patients experiencing ear, nose, throat and neck issues

Provide direct treatment to patients, including minor medical procedures

Establish diagnosis and treatment plan for patients in conjunction with the Otolaryngology (ENT) Physician

Other Responsibilities

Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner

Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment

Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures

Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department

Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Required Qualifications

Graduate of accredited PA or NP program

Maintain National Certification

Eligible for registration with MN Board of Medical Practice

First Aid and BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong communication and computer skills

Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working effectively as a team member with physicians and other staff

Physical Demands

Floor to Waist Lift (Occasionally)35 lbs to assist in a patient transfer

Waist to Crown Lift (Frequently) 3 lbs

Short Carry (Frequently) 5 lbs including charts and supplies

Front Carry (Occasionally) 25 lbs

Pushing (Occasionally) 32 lbs force

Pulling (Occasionally) 41 lbs force

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