Nurse Practitioner for Abrazo Brain and Spine Arrowhead

General Summary: Under a collaborative agreement with a physician, provides patient care and education to assigned caseload of patients in accordance with established midwifery practice guidelines. 

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources. 

• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement. 

• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. 

• Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician’s patient care plan and supervised by the physician 

• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy. 

• Fulfill all duties assigned by physician 

• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment 

• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing 

• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities 

• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management. 

• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures. 

• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options. 

• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff. 

• Orders medications. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Education: Graduate of an approved and accredited Physician Assistant master’s program. 

Certification: Physician Assistant license to practice in the state. CPR Certified. DEA registration with state. 

Experience: Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant 

Other Requirements: None 

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Per collaborative agreement

Education:

Required: Graduate of accredited PA program

Experience:

Certifications:

Required: PA licensure; BLS; DEA eligible

Physical Demands: