Nurse Practitioner or PA-C - Full or Part Time - ENT

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Certified

The Physicians' Clinic of Iowa is seeking a full or part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Certified to join its growing Department of ENT. This is an opportunity to join a team of experienced physicians and staff dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients.

Job Description

• See general ENT (Otolaryngology) patients and receive training and supervision in general ENT to help provide specialty care.
• Provide initial evaluations on non-surgical patients and follow up and postoperative care in conjunction with our board-certified physicians.
• Perform minor in-office procedures.
• Perform medical examinations and evaluations, diagnose, provide treatment, follow-up, and patient education.
• Obtain patient histories, develop and complete patient assessment and documentation with completeness and accuracy.
• Provide health education to patients and families and communicate with community health practitioners and referring physicians.
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current licensure and/or credentials as an active PA-C or ARNP in good standing is required.
• Prefer six months to one year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
• Must be patient-focused.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of electronic medical record patient care charts and patient histories.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be credentialed per PCI policies and procedures if billing for services under Medicare/Medicaid.
• CPR Certified or must obtain within six months of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• No night or weekend shifts.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off program.