Pulmonology Physician Assistant

NP / PA Pulmonary Critical Care Opening in Augusta, ME Full time Job Summary : Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Job Description : Obtains patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic studies. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including use of prescriptive authority and referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.Provides counseling and education of patients and their families / caregivers concerning preventative health and wellness, treatment options, and community resources.Provides care in the context of promoting age and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making and the right to self-determination. Certifications : Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Maine State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Maine State Board of Nursing Benefits : Supporting all aspects of our employees wellness physical, emotional and financial is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.Physical Wellness :

• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
• A generous earned time / paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness : When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.Financial Wellness :