Job Description

Overview:

Position Summary:

The Physician Extender is responsible for providing specialty patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Reports to:

Reports to the Director of Specialty Care

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION :

This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of

Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to

Patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and

supporting the delivery health care related services.

Qualifications:

A current, unencumbered R.N. license and an A.P.N. license from the State of Arkansas OR Physician Assistant License from the State of Arkansas.

Other education and experience may be substituted (if applicable) for the required minimum job qualifications with the approval of the Corporate Director of Human Resources. Responsibilities:

Specific Duties:

• Obtains medical history and performs the appropriate examination to establish a working problem list.
• Assesses patients at an advanced level, identifies health status including abnormal conditions, establishes a diagnosis, develops and implements treatment plans and evaluates client outcomes.
• Orders or performs the appropriate laboratory or diagnostic testing.
• Orders or performs routine procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care.
• Prescribes legend drugs, therapeutic devices, and controlled substances (Schedule III-V) as permitted under Arkansas Law, in accordance with written protocols and/or collaborative practice agreement.
• Documents care provided in the patient’s medical record.
• Recognizes his/her limits of knowledge and experience, planning for situation beyond his/her expertise, and collaborating with or referring to other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Supervises assisting nurses and ancillary personnel in their provision of patience care.
• Uses critical thinking and decision making at an advanced level, commensurate with the autonomy, authority and responsibility of his/her license.
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct and manor at all times.
• Adheres to and exhibits the organization’s core values.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
• Demonstrates exceptional customer services and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.
• Participates in the formulation of Standards of Care, protocols, procedures, and structure standards.
• Performs other functions and procedures at the direction of the physician for which the physician extender is trained and which are within the scope of providers specialty.
• Maintains necessary licenses, certifications, and education requirements for clinical practice and Medical Staff Office credentialing.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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