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Nurse Practitioner

Employer
Jobot
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Closing date
Feb 8, 2023

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Profession
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Nursing
Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in Beautiful Fort Myers!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Josh McCoy
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Salary: $0 - $0 per year

A bit about us:

We are an on-site surgery center Park Center for Procedures is currently looking for an Interventional Pain Management Physician join our established practice. We pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art facilities, and improving the quality of life for patients through personalized comprehensive care. Our platform of success is composed of a history of excellence, groundbreaking treatment options and long-term results. We are seeking an enthusiastic Interventional Pain Management Physician with a good bedside manner who is board certified to expand our flagship Fort Myers, FL location.

A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT...
APMSS' culture is welcoming and friendly. Patients realize, from their very first visit, that they are in a place that is anything but a 'clinic.' Our atmosphere is uniquely structured to help nurture and relax patients while attending to their needs to the highest standards.

From check-in through check-out, our staff is committed to treating patients kindly and respectfully with the well-being of each the highest objective. Patients know they can rely on the assistance of every member of our team, who are attentive and clear in their communications and actions.

Compassion: The APMSS team understands the impact that pain has on the lives of patients and their families. With patience and thoroughness, every patient is evaluated so an individualized treatment plan can be developed that promotes health and healing.

Advanced Skills & Technology: It doesn't take long to realize that Advanced Pain Management & Spine Specialists of Fort Myers features an advanced level of care, backed by some of the most advanced technology available in pain management. Since the practice's founding in 2001, Dr. Daitch has been committed to offering Southwest Florida with unsurpassed skill levels and the latest in techniques and technology.

Respect: Our team members live by the commitment to treat patients, visitors, and coworkers with the same respect they, too, would wish for themselves.

Exceptional Standards: The safety of our patients, employees, and visitors is the highest priority. Our professional team pursues regular, continuous education to stay fully compliant and on the cutting edge in all areas.

Reassuring Environment: When a medical office is clean, safe, thorough, and well-appointed, it provides patients who struggle with pain reassurance they are in an organized, professional organization.

Why join us?

Salary: DOE

Perks:

Benefits:
Employee Insurance Paid 100%
Basic Life Insurance
401(k) Pension and Profit Sharing Plan
PTO
Dental
Vision

Featured benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance


Job Details

Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner ("NP") provides health care services under the general supervision of the Practice physicians. She/he focuses on medical management treatment, patient follow-up, and health screening as well as enhancing patient wellness with health education and counseling in regard to pain management. The NP should support the Clinical Manager for advice, opinion, and information or may occasionally act in the capacity as a supervisor/manager in emergent or unexpected situations if needed to sustain daily operations. As a Practice Provider, the NP is considered a vital part of the management team.

Requirements
  • Active Florida license
  • Must have comprehensive understanding of current regulations on managed care, HMO's, entitlements (Medicare, Medicaid, etc.).
  • At least two years' experience as a nurse practitioner/physician's assistant in a medical provider setting (hospital or physician office).
  • Must have extensive knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPC's coding.
  • Adhere to HIPAA and Corporate Compliance plan
  • Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (Preferably Nextgen)
  • Detail oriented.

Job Specifications
The Nurse Practitioners job responsibilities are listed below. However, it is also implied that she/he will also do any additional tasks requested by physicians.
  • Interview patient.
  • Obtain and record health patient medical history.
  • Perform physical and developmental assessments.
  • Order appropriate diagnostic tests.
  • Diagnose health problems.
  • Manage selective medical problems of those patients, which she/he has been educated.
  • Perform bedside procedures as trained
  • Assist physicians in surgery center procedures
  • Provide health teaching and counseling
  • Maintain health records for clients with uncomplicated acute illnesses and stable chronic diseases.
  • Order lab tests and imaging studies as indicated.
  • Communicate any patient issues/problems with the primary care physician as indicated.
  • Submit patient charges in a timely fashion (less than 24 hours).
  • Fill out patient/insurance paperwork as needed.
  • Review urine drug tests
  • Attend pain management CME.
  • Submit all EMR generated documents to the PAQ (provider approval queue) for electronic signature by the end of the day.
  • Works with the Clinical Supervisor about scheduling and other issues.

Prescriptions:
o Order non-narcotic prescriptions (for drugs that are not Schedule II (2)).
o If patient is on a Schedule II (2) drug, physician authorization and signature must be obtained.
o Ability to professionally interact with all co-workers, physicians, patients and system vendors.
o Must maintain confidentiality of patients and APMSS.
o Adhere to HIPAA and Corporate Compliance Plan at all times.

May be required to perform duties and responsibilities not listed in this description, on a temporary or long-term basis.

Marketing
It is expected that the NP will assist the practice in marketing efforts to promote the practice to other physicians, health care providers, and other nurse practitioners. It is also expected that the NP help obtain new patients to help the practice grow. APMSS would like to promote the NP, as a vital member of a staff with the following:
  • Pay for memberships to local professional associations and events such as dinners, meetings, or conferences.
  • Several times a year, it is expected that the NP should attend local talks, educational events such as lectures presented by APMSS staff and other local health care providers.
  • Provide suggestions that would help the practice obtain new referrals or patients.
  • Voluntarily participate and attend community events such as health fairs or popular local events that APMSS may sponsor to promote the practice.
  • Write a brief biography for APMSS for the Practice brochure or web site.
  • Distribute his/her business cards to individuals who may be interested in the services of APMSS.
  • Refer patients and other individuals to the APMSS web site for information about the practice and educational information.
  • Participate in any media or public relations events if asked to do so.
  • Attend local dinners to learn about new drugs and techniques as well as meet other practitioners and health care providers.
  • If requested, attend all state or national pain conferences (i.e. ASIPP).

Human Resources Support:
  • Assist with recruiting and/or interviewing NP candidates.
  • Attend regular clinical staff meetings and/or other meetings for assessment, planning, and problem resolution.
  • Participate in clinical staff meetings. In case of Clinical Supervisor absence, lead meeting.
  • Mentor and teach clinical subordinates.
  • Document inappropriate behavior, patient interaction, policy and procedure violations via email to Clinical Supervisor and HR.
  • Recommend specific training that will help new and/or current clinical staff operations.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks
  • Ability to walk the equivalent of three (3) miles per day
  • Ability to reach above shoulder level
  • Ability to distinguish colors
  • Moderate degree of manual dexterity
  • Ability to grip
  • Ability to bend a knee
  • Ability to sit for periods of time
  • Ability to stand for periods of time
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

Hours of Work:
1. Daytime hours; willingness to accept flexible schedule to meet department needs.
2. An occasional Saturday(s) might be required for training/educational purposes.

All duties and responsibilities, qualifications, physical conditions and other statements contained herein represent the current general nature of the job described, and are subject to change at any time, with or without notice. This Job Description does not limit in any way the assignments that may be given to an employee in the job, and employees are expected to perform any and all duties assigned by their supervisor willingly and without reservation.

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