Nurse Practicioner/Physician Assistant in Newcastle, Wyoming at Weston County Health Services

Job Summary

WCHS is looking for a dedicated, caring Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our rural clinic team in beautiful Wyoming. Newcastle is at the base of the Black Hills with several hiking trails and other outdoor adventures. We have two clinics - in Newcastle right across from the hospital and another one in Upton.

Qualification

· Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;

· Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.

· State accreditation based on certifying exam.

· Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.

Responsibilities

· Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.

· Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.

· Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.

· Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.

· Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.

· Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.

· Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

· Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.