Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

• Perform both urgent and primary care outpatient visits.
• Perform medical assessments of both sick or injured patients and routine health maintenance assessments which includes acute/routine physical exams and a variety of women's health assessments. (e.g.: routine gynecologic visits and acute gynecologic problems).
• Perform medical histories and physical examinations.
• Order, perform and/or interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Formulate a plan of treatment in conjunction with the patient.
• Perform minor surgical and diagnostic procedures as permitted by the privileging process.
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment recommendations that are clear for patients to understand.
• Respond to patients’ questions and encourage patient participation in treatment decisions.
• Prescribe appropriate, cost-effective medications, including contraception, emergency contraception, and other treatment measures.
• Consult with supervising physician on plan of care as appropriate.
• Provide patient education; counsel patient on abnormal findings; educate the patient on possible drug side effects, self-care, preventive measures, and follow-up plans.
• Determine the need for ER/hospitalization or specialty referrals.
• Document all pertinent findings, treatment plans and communications with patient in electronic medical record according to Health Center policies and medical standards.
• Oversee administrative duties which includes but not limited to-Quality Improvement projects, developing and revising EMR note templates and patient educational materials, participating in orientation and educational outreach events, and participation in the Health Center Summer Lecture Series.
• Participate in continuing education to improve knowledge of college health and satisfy certification and licensure requirements.
• Contribute in regularly scheduled staff meetings and University committees.
• Participate in the precepting of PA and Athletic Training students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Hold a state of Maryland licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Successfully completed an accredited certified physician assistant or nurse practitioner training program. A minimum of one year of clinical experience in urgent care, primary care, inpatient medicine, or an emergency department/emergency room setting.