Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Description

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)will provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services in our Western Hills Primary Care Clinic located in West Valley Utah. The NP or PA is committed to the highest standards of patient care while contributing to an environment that promotes innovating thinking and leadership excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition
• Order and interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal
• Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination in the EMR system
• Complete required documentation and written follow up
• Make diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients
• Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
• Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management
• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
• Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures
• Provide timely responses to patient inquiries
• Completes assigned training and education

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Physician Assistant license in the State of Utah
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Utah
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing and via email
• Ability to exercise discretion on sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and decision making skills
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Ability to take call as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of PA or NP experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting
• One or more years experience using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Demonstrated strong positive interpersonal skills with patients and staff

Benefits:

Steward Medical Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, with multiple options to fit your needs.

• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • No deductibles apply to services provided by a Steward provider
  • Office visit copays are $0 when a member uses a Steward provider
  • Mental health and substance abuse visits have a $0 copay for all in-network providers
• Dental
• Vision
• Flex spending
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k
  • with company match
• Paid time off
• CME allowance of $1500 per year and an additional 5 days pait time off

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Additional Information

Steward Medical Group is taking additional necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in safe, carefully managed environment with confidence and without fear.

Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [three-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience.

1. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families.
2. A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout our facilities.
3. A strictly controlled visitor and mask policy is required for patient and colleague safety.