Physician - Pediatric Neonatology jobs in Knoxville, TN

****This job is located in Cookeville, TN****

We are looking for a physician assistant or a Nurse Practitioner for a pediatrics office seeing patients 0-21. We are located in Tennessee and have a clinic in Cookeville and Sparta. Cookeville is located halfway between Nashville and Knoxville on I-40.

We are looking for a responsible provider to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician, and you will deal with a diverse set of patients, offering them care and encouragement.

Salary varies depending upon experience

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
• Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
• Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
• Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
• Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries, or other medical events
• Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching, etc.)
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
• Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
• Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations

Skills

• Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner
• Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy, and recovery
• Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
• Problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Caring and compassionate
• Team player with good communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement and Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Student loan repayment will be offered as an additional benefit after completion of one year of employment