Physician Assistant / Infectious Disease / Rhode Island / Locum Tenens

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to work full time/part time in our practice. The job description of a nurse practitioner includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients health. You will be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. Experience in a pulmonary or sleep lab is preferred. As practitioner, you will have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important.

Our office physician, physician assistant and manager will be coordinating training to ensure a smooth transition.

Responsibilities

Examine patients and their medical records

Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)

Diagnose health conditions and illnesses

Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases

Prescribe medications

Maintain accurate records and schedules

Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications

Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention

Oversee patients? overall health

Promote good health practices

Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner in a clinic,

Knowledge of health and patient care regulations

Excellent communication skills

Strong ethics

Team spirit with a positive attitude

Patience and cool-headedness

Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience

Valid nurse practitioner license or physician assistant license

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NP or PA

Employer type:

Clinic

PRN:

No

Relocation Assistance Provided:

No

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 To $200,000.00 per year

8 paid holidays and two weeks vacation to start increasing to three after first year.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $110,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Full-Time