Part Time or PRN - NP or PA - Kansas City Area

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.
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