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Salary Range: $54.18 - $74.67

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

+ Provide the full scope of primary care services which fall under his/her field of training.

+ Including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventative care and health maintenance to patients under the oversight of an LVMC Physician.

+ Expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of LVMC and work collaboratively to achieve them.

+ They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all LVMC policies and procedures, and well as pertinent state and federal regulations.

District Responsibility:

+ Support of the District Mission and Values

+ Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care.”

+ Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.

+ Performance Improvement Activities

+ Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

+ Obtain health history and perform physical examinations in the hospital or clinic setting.

+ Provide accurate documentation of patient encounters including clinic visits, hospital rounding, admission H/Ps, and discharge summaries.

+ Perform duties in the operating room as a First Assist under the oversight of the Attending Surgeon.

+ Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.

+ Prescribe medication in accordance with California statue and professional practice guidelines.

+ Perform minor surgical procedures per privileges.

+ Arrange referral for patients requiring services not offered at LVMC.

+ Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in a timely manner.

+ Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs in the LVMC service area.

+ Comply with the LVMC Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.

+ Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.

Essential Functions:

+ The ability to communicate verbally and in written form in English.

+ The ability to answer phones in a professional manner.

+ The ability to use a keyboard and use Microsoft Office products efficiently.

+ The ability to have normal or correctable hearing and vision.

+ The ability to be supervised.

+ The ability to work as a Team.

+ The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors.

Position Qualifications:

+ California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License

+ NCCPA or AANP certification

+ Insurability (malpractice)

+ Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)

+ ACLS Certified

+ First Assist surgical experience (Preferred)

+ LVMC Reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.