VHS is looking for a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Eugene, OR!

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, the individual is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with acute or chronic medical conditions in both primary care and urgent care settings that includes telehealth medicine. The APP demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses or acute injuries commonly encountered in both the pediatric and adult patient population. They are responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Provide patient care on an outpatient basis to include pre-operative care and procedures normally performed in a primary care setting
Responsible for the delivery of care, treatment, and referrals. Arrange for referral resources for those medical specialties not provided by the organization for patients of the clinic
Evaluate patients, based on medical training and/or specialty, to determine the medical condition of the patient, through the performance of physical examinations, thereby, establishing a diagnosis and proposed treatment plan
Perform such clinical procedures for patient's benefit which are within scope and skill of practitioner and which are economically feasible
Communicate information to patients regarding diagnosis and treatment goals
Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Perform other job-related duties, as may be assigned, by the Medical Director
4, 10-hour shifts per week - No weekends!
Requirements and Qualifications:
Current, unrestricted PA or NP license in the state or the ability to obtain
Ability to obtain DEA licensure
Knowledge of treatment and drug interactions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: (The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job.)
Fast paced, clinic or office environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities, display flexibility, and exercise independent judgement
Requires access to confidential and sensitive information; requires ongoing discretion and secure information management abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations.

**VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply** #LiveYourLife #VHSLocums