Job ID: 1783

Type: PA

State: VT

Area: Central Vermont

Specialty: PA

Description: Seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join Behavioral Health Clinic --Full-time day shift --Hours per two-week pay period - 36 --Under the direction of the Medical Director and/or physician, the Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides healthcare services to patients by following established standards, procedures and practices in their area of specialty. --Obtains detailed history and performs physical or psychological examinations. --Performs or orders X-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures, and interprets results. --Administers such therapeutic procedures as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care. --Provides physicians with assistance during surgery or medical procedures. --Instructs patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens, home care and health maintenance. --Evaluates outcomes of direct patient care and consults with other specialists as required. --Maintains required records and writes progress notes on patient charts as to status, treatments and procedures. --Provides preventative health care services to long-term patients and arranges consultations and referrals. --Required: - Masters Degree in Nursing or Graduate of an American Medical Association approved Physician Assistant educational program. - 2 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience in specialty area being sought - Licensed with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation with advanced certification by a national certifying organization recognized by the Vermont Nursing Board’s scope of practice. - Completion of endorsed patient/visitor de-escalation and restraint program certification based on department specific guidelines.

Community/Facility info: Founded in 1896, Vermont's second largest health care facility. 188 licensed beds and more than 120 physicians trained in 35 specialty areas.

Contact: For more information please contact Ben Ferro at [email protected] or call 716-689-6000.