Pulmonary and Sleep Center of New England
Physician Assistant / Infectious Disease / Rhode Island / Locum Tenens / Nurse P
Pulmonary and Sleep Center of New England, Portland, Maine, United States
We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to work full time/part time in our practice. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients health. You will be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. Experience in a pulmonary or sleep lab is preferred. As practitioner, you will have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important.
Our office physician, physician assistant and manager will be coordinating training to ensure a smooth transition.
Responsibilities
Examine patients and their medical records
Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
Prescribe medications
Maintain accurate records and schedules
Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
Oversee patients? overall health
Promote good health practices
Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Skills
Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic,
Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
Excellent communication skills
Strong ethics
Team spirit with a positive attitude
Patience and cool-headedness
Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
Valid nurse practitioner license or physician assistant license
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NP or PA
Employer type:
Clinic
PRN:
No
Relocation Assistance Provided:
No
Work Remotely
No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $110,000.00 To $200,000.00 per year
8 paid holidays and two weeks vacation to start increasing to three after first year.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $110,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person