APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Children's
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Sanford Health is hiring an APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Children's. Sanford Health seeks a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the Children’s World Clinic in Klamath Falls, providing primary and specialty care across the lifespan. The role involves patient assessments, diagnosing and managing conditions, prescribing within scope, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a full‑time, 12‑hour day shift schedule.
Key focus areas include Perform patient assessments including medical histories and physical examinations, Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice, and Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies.
Important skills include Patient Assessment, Diagnose Acute And Chronic Conditions, Order Diagnostic Tests, Review Diagnostic Tests, Interpret Diagnostic Tests, and Order Imaging Studies. Preferred (not required): Epic, Perform Procedures & Treatments, and Assist With Procedures & Treatments.
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Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Children's World Clinic Klamath Falls Location: Klamath Falls, OR Address: 3001 Daggett Ave, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00
Department Details
Join a group that includes 2 MD's and one APP. There is no call required with this position. There are two RNs who assist with triage calls. The clinic also has Certified Medical Assistants.
Clinic hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 am - 7 pm. Wednesdays are 7:30 - 5:30 pm, Fridays 7:30 am - 3 pm with Saturdays open from 9 am - 12 pm.
There is an after-hours triage line. EMR - Epic, lab and imaging are integrated with Sky Lakes.
Job Summary
The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed medical professional who practices medicine in collaboration with physicians and other care team members. The PA evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patient health concerns across the lifespan, provides preventive services, and coordinates care to promote optimal health outcomes. Perform patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice. Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies. Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments in compliance with regulations. Educate and counsel patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment plans. May perform procedures & treatments within scope of practice & assist with procedures & treatments when indicated.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care. Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities.
Qualifications
Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA or equivalent accrediting program accepted by the state licensing board.
Clinical experience in specialty area is preferred but not required.
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in each state of practice.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice.
State Controlled Substance License (if required by State)
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0270209 Job Function: Advanced Practice Provider Featured: No Specialty: Pediatrics Visas Accepted: N/A
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