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Job DescriptionBenefits: • Free food & snacks, • Opportunity for advancement Job Summary The PA or NP cares for our patients within the scope of training as a solo provider in a busy center. The PA or NP works collaboratively with other providers and staff to ensure efficient patient flow and a high level of patient satisfaction. This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises. Responsibilities • Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient, • Formulate medical and nursing diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, and other resources of the community or physician, • Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactions, • Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatment, • Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family/ significant others, • Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family, • Professional appearance and attitude, • ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified (with 1 yr ER/UC experience preferred), • Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required, • Able to multi-task and work independently