Functional Medicine Physician Assistant
Frisco, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Addiction Medicine
Salary
$120,000
– $160,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
7/05/24
Functional Medicine NP/PA - Port St Lucie, FL - Full time (New Grads are Accepted!!)
Job Type: Full Time
Shifts: M-F
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate specialty area (Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner).
- Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, with a focus on functional medicine.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing, to formulate individualized treatment plans.
Utilize functional medicine principles to identify underlying imbalances and dysfunctions in the body & systems.
Collaborate with patients to develop personalized treatment strategies focused on nutrition, lifestyle modifications, supplementation, and stress management techniques.
Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic procedures as needed to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within the scope of practice, emphasizing natural and integrative approaches whenever possible.
Provide patient education on functional medicine principles, empowering individuals to take an active role in their health and well-being.
Qualifications
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in the state of Florida.
Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate specialty area (Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner).
Certification as a Physician Assistant required
Minimum of 2-3 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, with a focus on functional medicine.
Strong knowledge of functional medicine principles, including understanding of biochemical individuality, genetic predispositions, and environmental influences on health.
New Grads are Accepted if they have functional medicine in their studies