Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Floating Family Medicine NP opening near Phoenix, AZ- Located in Casa Grande, AZ; Phoenix 50m- Full Time; Permanent- Employed- Schedule: 8am-7pm Mon-Fri, 4 shifts/week- Will examine patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness, and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up procedures- Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories- Identifies short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed, provide information, and recommend options and course of action- Orders diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results- Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection- Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens and promoting wellness and health maintenance- Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progress- Works in triage and makes decisions on patient care needs- Maintains outpatient records by documenting patient care services