What are the responsibilities and job description for the NP/PA Intern position at Bowen Health?
The NP/PA Intern is a supervised clinical trainee role designed for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant students to gain hands-on experience in a healthcare setting. The intern supports licensed providers in delivering patient-centered care while developing clinical, diagnostic, and professional skills. This position emphasizes learning, collaboration, and adherence to evidence-based practice within the scope of training and program requirements.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrates commitment to and practices in line with Bowen Health’s core values of respect, integrity, mission and stewardship.
- In good academic standing with program approval for internship/rotation.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet training compliance requirements of the organization and governing bodies.
Physical Requirements:
- Occupational Exposure Risk Classification: The normal work routine involves frequent exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
- The normal work routine has a moderate ergonomic risk for repetitive motion impairment.
- The position may require a moderate amount of physical exertion (bending, lifting, twisting) in the work area.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Certificate or Professional License:
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
- Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks.
General Employee Duties and Expectations:
- Demonstrate professionalism and deliver exceptional patient experience and customer service.
- Maintain professional boundaries with patients, colleagues, and others, ensuring respectful and appropriate interactions.
- Complete all administrative and clinical tasks by the assigned deadline, ensuring high-quality work.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and training sessions.
- Stay current on and adhere to company policies.
Promise of Equal Opportunity and Fostering a Fair and Respectful Workplace:
Bowen Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful workplace. We comply with all applicable laws, including the ADA and OSHA regulations, and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Safety is a priority for all employees.
Bowen Health prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected statuses. Bowen Health is dedicated to creating opportunities for all employees to thrive and support our mission of compassionate care.