The Southeast Permanente Medical Group is hiring: Nurse Practitioner Physical Th

Kaiser Permanente/ The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) The nurse practitioner in this role will be responsible for providing primary care services specific to low back pain including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. They will work closely with the physical therapist, physicians, and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychological situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examinations. Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnosis and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrate data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risk. Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Obtains, complies and records patient's medical data, including health history and progress notes in Health Connect. Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assistance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan. Minimum Education Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited school. BSN P referred Education MSN Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications Three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of nurse practitioner experience. Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation Current state registered nurse license. Current state license as an advanced registered nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority. Current CPR certification. Qualified to care for Medicare beneficiaries and Medicaid recipients under Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) qualifications with Universal Provider Identification Number (UPIN) and/or National Provider Identification (NPI) and Medicaid provider identification, or eligible to obtain. The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (TSPMG) is one of Georgia's largest independent, physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. More than 600 physicians and 200 associate practitioners work together in a unique integrated care model to provide high-quality care to over 315,000 Kaiser Permanente members. Care is delivered at 26 medical offices featuring state-of-the-art equipment, labs, imaging services, and pharmacies. We also provide surgical services and around the clock care at some of the area's top hospitals. TSPMG offers a competitive salary, a generous retirement package, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long and short-term disability, relocation allowance, and more. We also offer numerous clinical and non-clinical learning opportunities and physician leadership development. Atlanta, our home for more than 30 years, is a thriving metropolis that blends southern charm with modern art, music and culture. Learn more about our beautiful southern city at http://www.atlanta.com/. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We maintain a drug and nicotine free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.