San Francisco, CA
Internal Medicine/Adult Primary Care- Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
Job Details
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates professionalism and promotes high quality care representing InterMed's mission, vision and values
Works in collaboration with physicians and clinical support staff to perform health assessments, and diagnose and treat patients with acute and chronic injuries and illnesses
Promotes health maintenance and wellness
Prescribes medication; orders diagnostic tests; carries out minor in-office procedures; makes referrals; and performs any other clinical care within the scope of practice and established protocols
Manages time efficiently and maintains flexibility with scheduling for the purposes of maximizing patient access to care.
Demonstrates sound knowledge base and uses critical thinking skills
Maintains confidentiality at all times and delivers care in a manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity, rights, values and beliefs; including protected health information and health records
Provides patient centered and culturally sensitive care
Takes the initiative to work through conflicts in a manner that promotes team work and unity
Responds to medical emergencies with the care team and administers CPR and basic first aid when required
Demonstrates self-directed learning and seeks ways to meet own professional development through investigative inquiry, collaboration, and learning opportunities
Participates in orientation and staff professional development activities
Participates in training and is in compliance with all policies, procedures and safety requirements of InterMed staff
The NP/PA will participate in quality measure initiatives, NP/PA group meetings and organizational committees
The NP/PA will participate in quality measure initiatives, NP/PA group meetings and organizational committees as follows:
Attend 2 of 3 NP/PA Whole Group Meetings Annually
Attend 50% of Department Specific Meetings Annually
Attend 67% (2/3) of Committee Meetings Annually
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner academic program
2 or more years primary care experience
Maintain current national certification by an accrediting body
Current licensure to practice in the state of Maine
Current DEA License, including Schedule II Privileges
Current BLS certification
Maintain continuing education appropriate for scope of practice and licensure
Independent decision-making, professional judgment, and problem solving skills
Interpersonal/human relations skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a busy environment
Basic computer skills, experience with EMR preferred
Basic knowledge of billing and reimbursement
SCHEDULE:
Schedule is Monday through Friday 40 hours per week 5, 8-hour shifts or 36 hours per week 4, 9-hour shifts
InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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