Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - The Group for Women
Norfolk, VA 23502
About the Job
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant)
We are looking for an experienced APP in the OB/GYN specialty who is passionate about caring for women and treating their medical needs. As an OB/GYN Advanced Practice Provider, you will test, treat, diagnose, and monitor disorders and illnesses related to women's health and their reproductive systems. You will perform exams and procedures, counsel patients, and treat women through their entire pregnancy terms and beyond.
Duties and Responsibilities:
We are looking for an experienced APP in the OB/GYN specialty who is passionate about caring for women and treating their medical needs. As an OB/GYN Advanced Practice Provider, you will test, treat, diagnose, and monitor disorders and illnesses related to women's health and their reproductive systems. You will perform exams and procedures, counsel patients, and treat women through their entire pregnancy terms and beyond.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interview new patients to assess their symptoms, needs, or problems; record and utilize their medical history for diagnosis.
- Perform well-women exams that include pap smears, pelvic, and breast exams.
- Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor and track their condition.
- Counsel patients on safe sex practices and preventative medicine practices.
- Monitor and treat patients during pregnancy and childbirth, including prenatal advising up to delivery and postnatal care, sometimes in collaboration with a midwife.
- Order and analyze necessary tests, screenings, biopsies, scans, etc. to effectively diagnose a problem.
- Continue personal education on current medical practices and innovations by reading medical journals, attending conferences, etc.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted license to practice in state of Virginia.
- Current and unrestricted DEA certificate required.
- Keeping up to date on Requirements and Qualifications.
- 2+ years practicing medicine in private practice. (OB/GYN preferred).
- Proficient at patient charting and knowledgeable in relevant charting computer programs.
- Able to effectively monitor and manage other medical staff, assistants and students.
- Compassionate and personable with an exemplary bedside manner.
- Sound judgment and expert decision-making abilities.
Experience Required: See above.
Salary/Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Good benefits package.
- Malpractice insurance.
- Paid time off.
- CME.
- 401(k) plan.
- Supportive and appreciative culture.
Web Link: www.thegroupforwomen.com
Contact Name: Crystal Matthews
Contact Title: Practice Administrator
Email: crystal.matthews@unifiedhc.com
Posting Length: 90 days
About The Group for Women:
Busy OB/GYN practice with 3 locations in the Norfolk, Downtown Norfolk and Chesapeake area. We have 8 physicians, 3 Physician Assistants, 1 Nurse Practioner, and 3 Certified Nurse Midwives.
Source : The Group for Women