Full Time - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sallisaw, OK
Description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing primary and episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation.  
  • Selects, orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings.  
  • Analyzes reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.  
  • Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.  
  • Performs procedures including laceration repair, and orthopedics and provides referrals to medical specialists.  
  • Explains procedures and discusses test results and prescribed treatments with patients. 
  • Notates findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes. Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours. 
  • Coordinate and participate in clinic, recruitment, training, community outreach, and professional development events as needed.
  • Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position. 

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university. 

Licenses/Certification:

  • Must obtain and maintain a current license. Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified. 
  • State and federal licensure requirements including DEA. 
  • Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS. 

Experience:

  • 1 year is preferred but not required.   

Skills:

  • Understanding of medical coding and billing. 
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others. 
  • Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.  
  • Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.