Family Medicine Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

DEPARTMENT : Family Medicine Primary Care

REPORTS TO : Assistant Chief Medical Officer

Summary : Examine patients, prescribe medicine, and order diagnostic tests. Functions in an expanded nursing role in collaboration with qualified physicians within the framework of jointly approved protocols.

Responsibilities :

• Performs advanced patient assessments.
• Obtains complete health and psychosocial history and records findings in a systematic format.
• Performs complete physical assessment.
• Orders, performs and interprets routine laboratory tests.
• Develops and implements plans for health promotion and health maintenance.
• Provides periodic health assessments.
• Provides health education and counseling.
• Arranges referrals to other members of the health team as needed and to community resources as appropriate.
• Demonstrates awareness of current state, federal and local laws governing the delivery of care.
• Uses appropriate reporting mechanisms as required by state law.
• Respects the dignity, confidentiality and privacy of patients.
• Obtains appropriate authorization, consents for treatment.
• Follows proper procedures when handling and disposing of biohazardous waste.
• Provides open and timely communication with patients, families and their significant others.
• Provides sufficient information to allow patients and significant others to participate in their care.
• Provides educational resources to the patient / family as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and development.
• Obtains ongoing education consistent with level and area of practice.
• Maintains current CPR and other appropriate licensure / certifications.
• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times
• Refer patients to other healthcare resources.
• Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
• Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
• Treat medical emergencies.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

Qualifications :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Company Description

The Center for Family Health & Education, Inc. (CFHE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), located in the northeast San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. CFHE provides affordable and comprehensive medical care for underserved, uninsured, and underinsured residents of the greater Panorama City area. CFHE has been providing primary health care, mental health care, dental care, and women’s and children health care, as well as transportation services for patients since 2009.

Company Description

The Center for Family Health & Education, Inc. (CFHE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), located in the northeast San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. CFHE provides affordable and comprehensive medical care for underserved, uninsured, and underinsured residents of the greater Panorama City area. CFHE has been providing primary health care, mental health care, dental care, and women’s and children health care, as well as transportation services for patients since 2009.