Advanced Practice - Family Medicine Opening in Carroll, IA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Carroll, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/21/25
NP/PA Family Medicine opening in Iowa
Located in Carroll, IA - Des Moines 90m, Omaha 95m
Full-time, permanent position
Seeking a board-certified provider
Assesses, diagnoses and treats medical and surgical problems in the Clinic, patient's homes and nursing homes and records such findings using the patients medical record
Makes referrals to specialists, other physicians, as needed
Elicits medical histories and performs physical examinations on patients
Performs or initiates therapeutic, office surgical, diagnostic and laboratory procedures and radiologic examinations as indicated by common medical practice
Instructs and counsels patients regarding physical and mental health, and provides patient education
Administers and prescribes properly packaged and labeled prescription medications and immunizations as needed
Maintains orderly and efficient business practices
Maintains timely patient documentation in the electronic medical record
Provides supervision and direction to other clinic personnel as needed
Attends all mandatory meetings and programs
Three to five years experience as a Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with emphasis in family practice, is preferred but not required
Active and unrestricted DEA and CSA in the State of Iowa
BLS certification required
PALS, ACLS preferred, but not required
Hospital is a 99-bed hospital that provides a wide array of services, including inpatient general medical care, in-patient and out-patient mental health care, intensive care, obstetrics, and inpatient and outpatient surgery. Ancillary services include laboratory; radiology examinations, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, bone densitometry and PET CT; wound care, infusion therapy and sleep studies. The hospital has four endoscopy suites with daVinci and Mako robotic surgery and a twelve station hemodialysis service. Hospital just opened a brand new freestanding cancer Center that provides a holistic approach to cancer care. The hospital operates a home health service, a hospice and is the county's public health nursing service provider.