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- Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
- Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
- Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
- Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
- Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.
- State accreditation based on certifying exam.
- Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.
- Must demonstrate skills necessary to provide leadership and direction to staff and the population served
- Good writing and communication skills
- Experience with medical records systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
- Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
- Valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR
Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant - Grand Rapids, MI, United States - The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
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