Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Cardiology (0.6 FTE)

HealthPartners · Apple Valley

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Job Description

HR Date: 1/30/2007

Job Code: 120720

• Position
• Title: Physician Assistant
• Certified Unit: IV

Department: Varies

• Reporting Structure: Professional
• Knowledge: Physician
• Preceptor
• Clinical
• Skills:
• Professional
• Practice Consulting:
• Administration: Clinic
• Manager and Department Head

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• • Graduate of an accredited
  • formal physician assistant training program.

• Current Minnesota PA license.

• Current NCCPA certification.

• • Active member in professional
  • PA association preferred.
• • Approved or eligible for
  • approval by the Minnesota Board of Medical practice for prescription
  • writing privileges.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must possess body
• mobility, coordinated dexterity of hands, ears and eyes. Must
• possess sensory acuity and verbal ability.

POSITION PURPOSE:

• Service excellence is to be
• centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the
• responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all
• employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members.
• Assume delegated medical activities from supervising physician.
• This may include physical examination, history taking, developing
• comprehensive medical status reports, formulating a tentative medical
• diagnosis and initiating therapy under medical supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. • Document pertinent data in
   • acceptable medical form.
2. • Perform or assist in routine
   • laboratory or governing techniques as identified in the supervisory
   • agreement on file with the board of Medical Practice.
3. • Treat common childhood
   • diseases.
4. • Assist in the follow-up of
   • geriatric disorders referred to you by physicians.
5. • Prescribe medications for
   • symptoms and temporary pain relief (if eligible).
6. • Perform routine therapeutic
   • procedures (i.e., injections, debridement, foreign body removal from
   • skin surfaces, removal of sutures, casting or splinting of sprains,
   • I & D of superficial skin infections) as identified in the
   • supervisory agreement referenced above.
7. • Assist with patient / member
   • health maintenance activities.
8. • Assist the physician in
   • instituting emergency measures and treatment.
9. • Other activities identified
   • in the supervisory agreement referenced above.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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