Hennepin County Medical Center
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine/Primary Care (1.0 F
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Hennepin Healthcare has a full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity for a
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
to work in our downtown Internal Medicine Clinic. Clinic hours are M - F during the day.
This position is responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with acute and chronic physical, mental health, and substance use conditions, as well as providing preventative care services and education to patients and families within scope of practice and in collaboration with the supervising/collaborating physician.
Note: Please include a cover letter (along with CV) in your application to be considered for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct primary care services to adult patients as part of the primary care interdisciplinary team in the ambulatory department
Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients' physical, mental health, and substance use conditions
Obtain and evaluate health and medical history, perform physical exam, conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history, identify medical and health risks
Complete accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals and follow-up
Formulate appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, and physical examination
Identify needs of the individual, family or community and develop a plan of care and/or education plan
Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests, therapeutic treatments; may prescribe, administer and dispense therapeutic devices and medications
Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies
Reassess and modify the plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals
Contribute to ongoing medical education teaching programs
Support new and existing programs which expand the organization’s role in the community
Participate in performance improvement activities
Adhere to productivity standards established by the department
Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide the best care for the population served
Respond timely to in-basket, forms, email, and paging communication regarding patient care
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
Perform other related duties but only after appropriate training
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
to work in our downtown Internal Medicine Clinic. Clinic hours are M - F during the day.
This position is responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with acute and chronic physical, mental health, and substance use conditions, as well as providing preventative care services and education to patients and families within scope of practice and in collaboration with the supervising/collaborating physician.
Note: Please include a cover letter (along with CV) in your application to be considered for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct primary care services to adult patients as part of the primary care interdisciplinary team in the ambulatory department
Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients' physical, mental health, and substance use conditions
Obtain and evaluate health and medical history, perform physical exam, conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history, identify medical and health risks
Complete accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals and follow-up
Formulate appropriate differential diagnosis based on history, and physical examination
Identify needs of the individual, family or community and develop a plan of care and/or education plan
Order, conduct, and interpret diagnostic tests, therapeutic treatments; may prescribe, administer and dispense therapeutic devices and medications
Make appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community agencies
Reassess and modify the plan as necessary to achieve medical and health goals
Contribute to ongoing medical education teaching programs
Support new and existing programs which expand the organization’s role in the community
Participate in performance improvement activities
Adhere to productivity standards established by the department
Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide the best care for the population served
Respond timely to in-basket, forms, email, and paging communication regarding patient care
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
Perform other related duties but only after appropriate training