Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurology

Oklahoma Neurology Center (ONC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Summary:  
Both Physician Assistant (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) responsibilities involve providing a broad range of services that begin with an initial patient consultation and continue with ongoing care and assessment throughout the neurology clinical relationship. 

Essential Functions:
Operating under direction of a Physician, the PA/NP will:

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  Perform physical and neurological examination of patients who are suffering from neurological disorders.
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  Order diagnostic tests such as blood tests, spinal fluid tests, and imaging tests such as MRIs.
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  Diagnose conditions and disorders based on physical and cognitive exams and test results.
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  Develop treatment plans and manage and adapt treatment of patients depending on progress.
• Document patient care services in a timely manner.
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  Communicate treatment plans and instructions to patients.
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  Communicate with nurses and other medical staff to ensure patients receive best possible care.
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  Maintain current knowledge of trends in area of expertise.
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  Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
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  Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
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  Comply with federal/state/local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
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  Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
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  Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
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  Build practice to support the vision and goals of ONC.
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  This is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness, and in a safe manner, is an essential function of this job.

Competencies:

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  Coachable.
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  Clinical Skills.
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  Communication Skills.
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  Teamwork.
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  Physiological Knowledge.
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  Bedside Manner.
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  Infection Control.
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  Administering and ordering medication administration via IV infusion.
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  Self-Development.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position may supervise other medical staff as needed.

Qualifications:

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  Must be professionally licensed and be in good standing with all applicable federal/state/local licensing bodies.
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  Caring and compassionate when dealing with patients.
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  3 to 5 years of experience in clinical setting with neuromuscular diseases, cognitive disorders, and headache management.
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  This position will be expected to maintain current knowledge of industry best practices, trends, and applicable federal and state laws regarding scope of practice.

Physical Requirements:

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  Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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  Physical ability to sit, perform data entry, and view computer screen for long periods at a time.
  
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  Daily standing, walking, bending, and maneuvering.
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  May require lifting up to 50 pounds or more to transfer and/or turn patient with and without assistive devices.

Environmental Conditions:

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  Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and biohazards.
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  This is a safety sensitive position.

Travel:
Travel to other clinic locations may be required.

Scheduled Working Hours:
Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays.  Hours may vary based on daily patient schedule and the needs of the position, department, and clinic.  Weekend and holiday on-call hours are expected from time to time.  This position requires physician to attend monthly provider meetings and bimonthly staff meetings at 7:30 a.m.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Activities, duties, and/or responsibilities may change from time to time, with or without notice.

Equipment Operated:

Standard office equipment and routine medical equipment and instruments to perform the functions of this position.