Oak Valley Hospital District

350 S Oak Ave
Oakdale, Ca 95361

www.oakvalleyhospital.com
jobs@ovhd.com

Job Title: Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Close Date: 2012-02-25

Job Category: Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Chiropractic)

Location: Stanislaus County (Modesto,Ceres,Turlock)

City / Cities: Oakdale

Position Type: Full Time

Job Description:
Position Summary:

The Physicians Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (midlevel practitioner), under Physician direction is responsible for performing medical examination, diagnosis common medical conditions, managing stable phases of chronic illness, coordinating health management and assisting the Clinic Physician in delivering care to patients. The Medical Director supervises the midlevel practitioners clinical practice. The midlevel practitioners reports to the Medical Director and the Director of the Clinics. This position may also function independently performing off-site physical examinations.

The Oak Valley Health Centers are looking for someone interested in 20 40 hours per week in the Riverbank Community Health Center, a Rural Health Clinic. This is a seven day per week clinic, 10 hour shifts. This position requires weekend shifts, and can be either part time or full time, depending on the candidates availability. Call the Director of Clinics, David Rodrigues, for more information: 209-848-5315.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organizations strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Position Accountabilities:
The following are general job accountabilities

1. Under Physician direction, provides primary care services to clinic patients including prescribing, dispensing or transmitting medications in accordance with standardized procedures and current state regulations.

2 Provides general counseling, guidance, and health instructions to individual patients and family members.

3. Participates in the monthly medical staff meetings as required.

4. Assists the Medical Director and Staff Physicians in organizing and implementing appropriate quality assurance activities.

5. Works independently with minimum on-site supervision.

6. Functions as part of a team in the provision of patient-care and performance of daily activities.

7. May supervise health care professionals and paraprofessional staff.

8. May be assigned to work in any clinic (Riverbank, Oakdale, Escalon) according to OVHD policy.

9. Performs physical examinations off-site utilizing designated employer examination guidelines.

Job Requirements:
Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education:
Physician Assistant: Physicians Assistant Certification at an accredited institution.
Nurse Practitioner: Satisfactory completion of a formal Nurse Practitioner Training Program.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:
Physician Assistant: Current California Certification as a Physicians Assistant.
Nurse Practitioner: Current California Registered Nursing license and Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Masters level preferred or equivalent.

Current AHA BLS

Salary Benefits
Competitive Salary, 7% bonus at year 1 anniversary, Great Retirement Plan

How to Apply:
Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@ovhd.com
or by fax (209) 848-7015. You may also visit or website www.oakvalleyhospital.com to download an application.

Job ID: 21930