A health services network in New York City is currently seeking a Cantonese and/or Mandarin-speaking, licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their Primary Care team in Manhattan.
Responsibilities:
The Primary Care NP / PA will:
Perform physical examinations and patient assessments to manage a range of patient health and wellness issues
Order laboratory and diagnostic procedures as needed
Obtain patient medical histories and document pertinent health history data and results of exam according to established standards
Make recommendations for appropriate patient treatment plans based on assessment of needs
Initiate treatment by prescribing medication, ordering diagnostic tests, exams, and procedures
Review lab results and propose plan of action according to results
Coordinate care and perform routine health maintenance for established and new patients
Provide preventive health services by counseling and educating patients and families
Provide care for women's health which includes performing pap smears and other related tasks
Assist in quality management
Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as an Advanced Practitioner, including 2+ years of experience in a Primary Care role/setting
Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree
Completed an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program with a national certification