Physician Extender

Physician Extender

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Broughton Hospital, a state psychiatric hospital serving the western region of North Carolina, is recruiting for two (2) full-time Physician Extenders. Our 24-hour in-patient facility serves adult, geriatric, adolescent, and deaf patients. The professional in this position will provide primary health care for patients, gather patient medical history, conduct patient evaluations, make medical diagnoses, order therapy, prescribe medical treatment, and prescribe medications. Practitioners in this role have received specialized training and work is performed in collaboration with a Physician. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing medical histories and physical examinations of patients upon admission; 

• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies such as lab work, x-rays, and EKGs;

• Performing annual physicals;

• Administering minor surgical care;

• Prescribing medications, when needed;

• Counselling patients on nutrition, diet, and weight control;

• Diagnosing, treating, and monitoring acute and chronic health problems such as infections, minor injuries, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, etc. to include collaborating and coordinating care with other disciplines and providers;

• Coordinating treatment plan changes in collaboration with other members of the Treatment Team and performing related duties as required; 

• Participating in on-call as assigned by the duty roster; and

 •Relating to patients with empathy and caring and having the ability to work with colleagues and other staff members.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

The normal schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm; however, flexibility is required to meet the needs of the hospital. Other schedules will be considered based on hospital need. 

 *This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events

Salary Grade:  MH21

Recruitment Range:  $82,853 - $136,707

Position(s):  60045127, 60045228

Exam Plan:  24-08006

•  Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7   

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the "Work Experience" section of your NC State application form. Any information listed under the text resume section; Additional Information or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess the following:

• Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the NC Medical Board or approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the NC Board of Nursing and the NC Medical Board

Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board and holding a Psychiatry Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) and one year of experience

OR

Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the North Carolina Medical Board holding the Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification and one year of experience.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre- employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application.