Healthcare Practitioners

Description

Jobs in this family are healthcare professionals who diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, and prescribe medicine under a physician’s oversight.

Typical functions

The functions within this job family may include the following:

  • Provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed physician.
  • Complete discharge planning and provide required medical documentation.

Healthcare Practitioner

This is a licensed professional patient care provider position that functions as a Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or Assistant Physician.  Work involves assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and determination of patient treatment plan and processes.  Performs medical procedures and delivery of patient care; does discharge planning taking into consideration patient environment and skills; and provides required documentation in accordance with medical policies, practices, and protocols.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge of preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions.  Skill in identifying patients’ symptoms, and/or deviations in behavior.  Ability to follow professional standards, agency policies, state statutes, and collaborative/supervision agreements.  

Typical qualifications

License/certification as a Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or Assistant Physician.

Pay grade
G15