Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Emerald Coast Health Alliance is a multi-specialty administrative office for our members that includes independent medical practices including primary care and multi-specialty physicians and facilities across the Panhandle.

We are looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. The job description of a nurse practitioner/Physician Assistant includes conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab tests and overseeing patients’ health. You’ll be both a health practitioner and an educator, supporting disease prevention practices and helping people lead healthy lives. Extensive clinical experience on primary care is vital. As a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. If you’re dedicated to advancing your knowledge and clinical expertise through research and professional discourse, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research

Skills

• Proven experience as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool-headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $92,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology

Experience:

• nurse practitioner: 1 year (Preferred)
• physician assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
• Nurse Practitioners License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person