Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
- Employer
- Colby College
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 24, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Other Health & Medicine, Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Department:
Health Services
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Employee Type:
Job Summary:The Garrison Foster Health Center at Colby College is a comprehensive student health service that provides care to the student body. This individual will work in an inclusive environment, in close collaboration with the director of health services, diagnosing and treating student illness and injury while assuring continuity of care between the student, the health center, sports medicine, and other community agencies and resources. Responsibilities include outpatient appointment visits, performing minor procedures in office, as well as on-call coverage. The successful candidate will have competence in all aspects of primary health care specifically student health, and training in providing care to students from diverse backgrounds and identities. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review patient medical records; examine and treat patients
- Perform minor procedures as trained and credentialed
- Maintain accurate records and schedules
- Promote good health practices
- Assist with performance and interpretation of laboratory procedures and other tests done in the health center lab
- Share on-call coverage with other medical staff, including after hours and weekends
- Review documentation of nursing patient encounters and all hospital emergency room visits when on call
- Perform quality improvement activities as assigned by the director of health services
- Serve on health center committees as appointed by the director of health services
- Use non clinical time to support activities that enhance the health and wellness of Colby students as well as improve the visibility and credibility of Health Services on campus and in the greater community, including but not limited to health education programs, accreditation activities, campus committees, residence hall/campus presentations and/or other opportunities as agreed upon in collaboration with the director of health services; activities may fall outside normal office hours
- Complete the PA/NP Plan of Supervision every two years
- Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program; licensed as a PA/FNP in the state of Maine
- Certification and maintenance of certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- 1-3 years experience as a PA/NP, preferably in family, emergency, adolescent or pediatric medicine
- Evidence of current Basic Life Support Certification (CPR)
- Experience with adolescent/young adult health care, women's health, sexual health, and care for LGBTQIQ populations preferred
- Highly developed computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office Suite, email and web applications, as well as ability to fully function within an electronic medical record
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, athletic trainers, and support staff within the health center as well as staff from various departments on campus
- Talent to communicate with students and parents in a clear concise compassionate manner
- Appreciation of Colby’s mission and a commitment to working with a diverse student population at a top liberal arts college
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, establish priorities, and work collaboratively as a member of a diverse community
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Reporting to the director of health services, this position interacts with students, faculty, staff, and outside constituencies.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
General health and medical services environment. Position involves frequent movement; some lifting (up to 50 pounds) required. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is necessary. Routine occupational exposure to blood or body fluids. Physical ability to safely wear a respirator; verification of Hepatitis B, MMR, and varicella immunity status due to potential exposure to communicable diseases.
TO APPLY :
Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply" button on the Colby Careers website. Please submit a letter of interest including salary requirements, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. Materials should be addressed to:
PA/NP - Search Committee
Office of Human Resources
Colby College
5500 Mayflower Hill
Waterville, ME 04901-8855
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Founded in 1813, Colby College is the 12th oldest liberal arts college in the United States.
Distinctive in its offerings, Colby provides an intimate, undergraduate-focused learning environment with a breadth of programs presenting students and faculty with unparalleled opportunities. A vibrant and fully integrated academic, residential, and cocurricular experience is sustained by a diverse and supportive community. Located in Waterville, Maine, Colby is a global institution with students representing nearly every U.S. state and approximately 70 countries.
Colby’s model provides the scale and impact of larger universities coupled with intensive learning in a community committed to scholarship and discovery, multidisciplinary approaches to integrated learning, study in the liberal arts, and leading-edge programs addressing the world’s most complex challenges. Its network of partnerships with prestigious cultural, research, medical, and business institutions extends educational and scholarly collaborations, providing students with unmatched experiences leading to postgraduate success.
The College’s wide variety of programs and labs provides students and the community access to unique experiences: the Colby College Museum of Art, the finest college art museum in the country, and the Lunder Institute for American Art have made the College a nationally and internationally recognized center for art scholarship; DavisConnects prepares students for lifelong success by combining a forward-thinking liberal arts education with extensive internship, research, and global opportunities for all students regardless of their personal networks and financial circumstances; and the 350,000-square-foot Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, is the most advanced and comprehensive NCAA D-III facility in the country. In fall 2021, Colby opened the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, the first such institute at a liberal arts college. Colby’s new Island Campus, consisting of Allen and Benner islands, gives Colby a significant presence on the coast of Maine for a wide range of academic programs and activities and undisturbed environments ideal for conducting interdisciplinary experiences.
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