Centers Health Care is hiring: Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) in Decatur

DUTIES: Assuring delivery of quality care services to all patients in a respectful and professional mannerContributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directivesAssesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical historiesDocuments patient care services by charting in patient and department recordsPerforms therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infectionsInstructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenanceProvides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plansMaintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulationsProtects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocolsComplies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actionsMaintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societiesDevelops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunitiesContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededOther duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS:Health promotion and maintenance, thoroughness, clinical skills, informing others, medical teamwork, bedside manner, infection control, administering medication, pain management, self-developmentAppropriate State Licensure in good standingLOCATION:Decatur, ALABOUT US:Medical Director Serviceswas founded in 2016 when SNF's were shifting a focus on value at the same time treating residents with a higher level of acuity. MDS PC puts an emphasis on quality and customer service first. Another crucial focus is treating in place when possible and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. MDS PC is experienced in providing medical services in an SNF setting with an understanding of how to give effective medical care in an SNF as well as an understanding of the survey process. We are currently providing services in facilities with specialty units and provide appropriate medical personal with the experience in treating residents on a vent. It is standard for our providers to reach out to the surrounding hospitals to ensure that we have good communications in terms of the continuation of care. We put a major focus on reducing the number of medications as well as the requirements with narcotics and psych meds. If the providers feel that certain medications are appropriated, we ensure that it is well documented so that the facility will not be cited. MDSPC3