Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at Orchard Hospital – Gridley, California

We are looking for a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioners (NP, PA) to serve the primary care needs of our local rural community residents of Gridley and nearby areas in California.

Orchard Hospital, is a hospital-based system providing the following health services in Gridley, California:

• Hospital Emergency, Acute & Rehabilitative Care

• Affiliated Rural Health Clinics providing Primary Family Practice and Specialty Care in Colusa.

Job Description

The family practice clinic provider focuses on utilizing a holistic approach to patient care with emphasis on health promotion & patient education/counseling as well as supporting direct care staff through education and mentorship with the shared goal of providing exceptional patient care to a mixed population of community patients in the rural health clinic. Specific Tasks include

• Thorough medical history/exam and documenting

• Comprehensive wellness and episodic primary care clinic visits

• Prescribe medication, DME, & treatments as appropriate

• Order and interpret laboratory and other diagnostic tests as appropriate

• Instruct patients on selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultation, and laboratory examinations relevant to their case

• Educate and counsel patient and family members concerning health promotion, self-care skills, disease prevention, and treatment options in coordination with other healthcare providers

• Participate in periodic meetings that enhance an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care

• Identify quality improvement issues with respect to improving patient care

• Maintain a current level of knowledge relative to professional medical practice

• Educate and act as a resource to ancillary staff

• Request for specialty referrals w/consultations where applicable

Orchard Hospital provides the following inclusive hiring information: We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

• Continuing education credits

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Employee assistance program

• 401(k)

• Life insurance

• Malpractice insurance

• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Outpatient

Pay Range:

• $80-$90

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Medical supervision is provided by designated physician.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum requirements:

• Current BLS required. ACLS certification preferred.

• Current NP or PA license in California (Required)

• Current DEA license

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

In collaboration with supervising physician, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Identify health status of patients by taking medical history, performing exam, and initiating and evaluating screening and diagnostic procedures.

• Provide services in accordance with Standard procedures.

• Determine which patient to refer to the physician for further diagnostics and treatment.

• Plan and assume responsibility with physician for ongoing health maintenance and clinical management of patients in stable phases of acute and chronic illnesses.

• Evaluate patient’s emotional behavior, counsel, and instruct individuals and families regarding domestic and health related problems.

• Initiate orders for diagnostic laboratory tests and x-rays. Interpret and review results. Review medication refills.

• Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred when required.

• Serve as clinical consultant to nursing and ancillary personnel.

• Coordinate work activities with families, community agencies, and other members of the health care team.

• Promote economies in service and lower patient costs whenever possible.

• Participate in development and annual review of policies and procedures. Participate in periodic medical records review.

• Perform other duties as assigned,