Job Description
Overview:
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities:
Assists in the diagnoses and therapeutic management of patients under the supervision of a physician; organizes and presents patient data to the supervising physician(s) to include recommendations for appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic regimens as determined by patients’ needs using applicable medical and surgical equipment; issues diagnostic and therapeutic orders including orders for approved drugs following applicable guidelines; provides instructions and guidance regarding health care and medical therapy to patients, family members and significant others; performs complete, detailed and accurate health histories and reviews patient records; orders appropriate laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies; performs comprehensive physical examinations and assessments and records pertinent data in appropriate electronic health record; formulates medical and nursing diagnoses and institutes appropriate therapies or referrals of patients to appropriate health care facilities, agencies, physicians, or other resources in the community; plans and initiates a therapeutic regimen which includes ordering drugs, medical devices, and nutrition and supportive services; interprets and analyzes patient data to determine patient management and treatment; administers injections and dispenses medications; troubleshoots issues with NextGen, the electronic health record system; creates and edits documents within NextGen; serves as NextGen instructor for new providers; prepares reports as needed; serves on various committees and Quality Improvement teams; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required; related duties as required.
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program, certification as a nurse practitioner, and licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse.
– OR –
Completion of an accredited physician assistant training program as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant within two months of employment.
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities:
Assists in the diagnoses and therapeutic management of patients under the supervision of a physician; organizes and presents patient data to the supervising physician(s) to include recommendations for appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic regimens as determined by patients’ needs using applicable medical and surgical equipment; issues diagnostic and therapeutic orders including orders for approved drugs following applicable guidelines; provides instructions and guidance regarding health care and medical therapy to patients, family members and significant others; performs complete, detailed and accurate health histories and reviews patient records; orders appropriate laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies; performs comprehensive physical examinations and assessments and records pertinent data in appropriate electronic health record; formulates medical and nursing diagnoses and institutes appropriate therapies or referrals of patients to appropriate health care facilities, agencies, physicians, or other resources in the community; plans and initiates a therapeutic regimen which includes ordering drugs, medical devices, and nutrition and supportive services; interprets and analyzes patient data to determine patient management and treatment; administers injections and dispenses medications; troubleshoots issues with NextGen, the electronic health record system; creates and edits documents within NextGen; serves as NextGen instructor for new providers; prepares reports as needed; serves on various committees and Quality Improvement teams; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required; related duties as required.
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, completion of an approved nurse practitioner training program, certification as a nurse practitioner, and licensure with the state of Alabama as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse.
– OR –
Completion of an accredited physician assistant training program as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and licensure with the state of Alabama to practice as a Physician Assistant within two months of employment.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Clinical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Pediatrics- Hospitalists position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Mobile offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
