NP

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under limited or no supervision, provide quality medical care in a compassionate and caring environment. Work as an integral part of the medical staff by participating in all strategic initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after hours call, weekend clinics, oversee PA / NP staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned which may become essential to the position.

• Take appropriate history, perform physical examination of patients, order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to standard medical practice.
• Obtain appropriate consults when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient's care.
• Communicate effectively with the patient throughout the physician patient relationship, provide appropriate patient education, and demonstrate respect for the culturally determined needs of patients.
• Shows consistent and determined intent to be competent, meeting or exceeding the community standard of care.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through peer review as established through the medical staff bylaws, recommendations of each licensing Board, and clinic quality improvement program. Participates in the peer contribution, considering carefully the opinions of colleagues.
• Cooperates with the rest of the medical staff in assuring after hours and Saturday and evening hour's coverage for the clinic patients.
• Complies with other facility regulations if providing maternity care and represents clinic in other facilities in a professional manner at all times.
• Oversee PA's and FNP's according to the standardized procedures agreed upon which defines their scope of practice while complying with all federal and state regulations and codes.
• Supports and contributes to in a positive manner clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery.
• Works at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care.
• Responsible for maintaining credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, PA preceptor License, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the physician to give human resources current credentials before old credentials expire.
• Willingly comply with Title 22 regulations regarding health care and infectious disease.
• Willingly performs other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.