(Archived) Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - (NP-Primary Care) Locum Tenens

Job Description & Requirements
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - (NP-Primary Care) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Home Health

New locum tenen opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in LA County! Our client is looking for Advanced Practice Professionals to provide home health assessments in Riverside, California and its surrounding areas. This provider will be evaluating and addressing disease prevention and health promotion issues of the Medicare Advantage member while conducting health assessments in member's homes. This provider will do a review of systems, history, physical exam as well as any indicated screenings. Spanish speaking providers would be a huge plus. This is a great opportunity- who doesn't want to have a flexible schedule in Southern California in the summer! Call us to hear more details.

A primary care nurse practitioner (locum tenens) diagnoses and treat patients, order diagnostics, conduct physical exams, interpret x-rays and other tests, and also educate patients on maintaining proper health. In addition to a nursing license, a primary care nurse practitioner holds a certification as a nurse practitioner, and typically a master's degree. A primary care nurse practitioner works with physicians on duty to help evaluate and treat patients.

Required Qualifications
Current and active state license is required.
Current and active driver's license is required.
Client requires at least 1 year of experience in geriatric patient care or clinic involvement with geriatric population.
Client requires at least 1 year of experience in providing home health care visits (preferably in geriatric patient populations).
Client requires at least 1 year of experience performing physical examinations, performing diagnostic tests and screenings, developing treatment plans.
Client requires at least 1 year of recent experience in phlebotomy.
Experience in gerontology and the ability to work with little or no direct supervision in the performance of these clinical duties are critical factors.

Facility Location
Located in Los Angeles County, Pasadena is a city that is well-known to many for different reasons. The city hosts the annual Rose Bowl Game and parade, which is a huge draw for sports fans and families. It is also home to a wealth of notable colleges and professional institutions, including Caltech, the Art Center College of Design, and the Norton Simon Museum of Art, among others. The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center is a popular recreational center that has played host to the US Olympic swimming team during their rigorous training. Culture seekers will thrive in Pasadena, being afforded the opportunity to take in orchestras, theatrical productions and visit any number of world-class museums.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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