What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Full Spectrum for Wheatland Memorial Healthcare position at Billings Clinic Health System?
Under clinical supervision of a
physician and direct supervision of the Manager/Director, the Physician
Assistant provides general medical care, treatment and health care services to
patients within the scope of their licensure and expertise level of the
supervising physician.
Essential Job Functions
consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and
department/service.
comprehensive physical examination, compiles patient medical data including
health history and results of physical examination.
tests, such as x-ray, laboratory, and other ancillary services as appropriate
and differentiates between normal and abnormal information contained in the
test results. (Patient Care, Testing Diagnostic Tests)
such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care and managing infections
within the scope of their licensure and the expertise level of the supervising
physician. (Patient Care, Procedures, Midlevel Scope of Practice)
problem, develops, implements and monitors patient care plans, records progress
notes and assists in the provision of continuity of care; conferring with the
supervising physician as necessary and/or appropriate. (Patient Care, Treatment
plan, Patient Care Plan)
and families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
(Education, Patient, Educates Patient)
care providers and appropriate sources of care as necessary.
rotations and off hour rounding as it pertains to the specific department.
(working condition)
for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and
departmental requirements; acquires knowledge and skills essential to
incorporating into practice proven new evaluation/treatment modalities.
principles to assess and improve quality; participates in the continued program
development and marketing of service line.
organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or
patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduate Degree from accredited
Physician Assistant program / Nurse Practitioners’ program
Certifications and Licenses
Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA) Board Certification/License as
Physician Assistant
physician assistant in Montana or Wyoming by Board of Medical Examiners
Certification; additional CPR certifications may be required depending on the
patient population and/or service area
