What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position at Chester Square Family Practice, PLC?
We are seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a solo Family Practice in Chester, VA. Prefer someone with experience and ties to the local area as a long-term commitment is our hope. We are a small office, and operate as a "family", and treat our patients as our own! We are independent, and not corporate owned/operated. No evenings, weekends or on-call. Salary and benefits negotiable according to the need and experience. The daily schedule allows for quality time to be spent caring for our patients, most of whom we have served many years!
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
- 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
Skills
- Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Valid nurse practitioner license
- Master’s degree; PhD is a plus
Job Type: Part-time
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person