Internist Job at Cano Health in West Palm Beach, FL

Job Summary

Under the direction of a licensed physician, provides medical services to patient using approved patient care protocols; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations and provides direct patient care services. Formulates and implements treatment and therapeutic plans for hospitalized patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive clinical primary patient care through interviewing, examining and establishing treating plan for patients to meet their health and wellness needs.

• Prescribes appropriate medical treatment and clinical medications consistent with Medical Standards for patients and orders studies, tests, and ancillary care services as required

• Creates medically appropriate referrals

• 100% Outpatient - NO CALL

• Regularly reviews chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medical attention on office visits.

• Educates patients on wellness, prevention, and early detection by discussion and /or providing materials and resources to the patients and families

• Provides routine office injections SQ, IM, or Intraarticular as per standards of care for primary care providers and Cano Health care standards.

• Consults/collaborates with Cano Health Physician as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues in patients with complicated medical conditions.

• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines, regulations and HIPAA.

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Nursing

• 1+ years’ NP experience required

• Valid nurse practitioner license

• Fluent Spanish a plus

• Experience with eCW highly preferred