NP / PA Registry

Job description

Description Job Description: · Assists in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Documents the delivery of care in the individual's medical records · Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories, psychosocial histories, health status and medical problems or potential problems · Under the direction of a physician, performs physical examinations and specialized diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures including cast application and removal, wound suturing and dressing changes · Assists physician in diagnosing medical problems, developing care plans, and prescribing treatment · Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, pregnancy and blood tests, and x-rays · Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient · In collaboration with physician, arranges for consultations with or referrals to other medical professional or community services. Educates patient on health habits, self-examinations, behavior management, need for follow-up assessments/treatments, at home medical care, medication and other issues related to medical or health problems. · Works with...