Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology, Blount Memorial
811 Blount Memorial Physician Group, Inc.
Maryville, Tennessee
Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting.
Posted Jul 14 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Variable Variable (United States of America)
- Unit and setting
- Gastroenterology clinic, Maryville · Clinic 81041007 BMPG Gastroenterology Maryville
- License
- NP license NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in the state in which the team member is working.Current Physician Assistant licensure in the state where the team member works
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Experience - No previous experience required
- License
- Current Physician Assistant licensure in the state where the team member works NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in the state in which the team member is working.
- Certification
- NCCPA certification
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions, diseases and types of injuries K nowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.
- Also asks
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred
- Certification
- NCCPA CAQ in Emergency Medicine National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine - NCCPA CAQ in EM - Preferred
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Performs health histories, physical exams, and individual and group health education Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education.
- Day to day
- Orders diagnostic lab and radiological tests, including CTs, MRIs, ultrasound and contrast studies, with physician approval Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval.
- Day to day
- Interprets findings and results, makes diagnoses, and carries out treatment plans, including prescribing medication Interprets physical findings, lab and x-ray results, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plan, prescribing medication in accordance to state licensing laws.
- Day to day
- Refers complicated cases to the immediate supervising physician Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant’s limit of care or level of training.
- Day to day
- Provides emergency care to prevent loss of life, limb or eyesight Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight.
- Day to day
- Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training.
- Day to day
- Supports clinic function through policy development and operational improvement Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements.
The workplace
Worth asking
- How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to askFewer questions
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
Your fit
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Original listing
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Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting.
Essential Functions
Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education. - 20% Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval. - 20% Interprets physical findings, lab and x-ray results, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plan, prescribing medication in accordance to state licensing laws. - 20% Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant’s limit of care or level of training. - 20% Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight. Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training. - 10% Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements. - 10%
Minimum Qualifications
Education - Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College. Experience - No previous experience required Required Licensures NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in the state in which the team member is working. BLS Other Required Skills/Knowledge K nowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine - NCCPA CAQ in EM - Preferred Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 8104 BH POB Maryville Department 81041007 BMPG Gastroenterology Maryville Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
What's around it?
Maryville, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 8% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,157/mo
- Household income
- $81,963/yr, all local households, not nurse pay