Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

5-7 Rope Ferry Road
Hanover, NH 03755

To serve as a medical clinician and to provide primary medical care and health promotion to the student community in consultation with staff physicians.

Skills and Knowledge
* Knowledge of adolescent and young adult growth and development.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Sound judgment and problem-solving skills and ability to make independent decisions.
* Ability to make medical and health assessments and apply PA/NP practices and processes.
* Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.

Minimum Experience
* Two years of nurse practitioner or physician assistant experience.
* Experience in primary care, college health, and/or community health desirable.
* Experience in physical assessment and triage.

Minimum Education

Physician Assistant:
* Graduate from an approved American Medical Association program in medical-clinical science for physician assistants or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Must have passed the national board exam for physician assistants.
* Must be eligible for registration by the New Hampshire Board of Medicine as a PA.
* Must be eligible for registration with DEA and NH State Board of Pharmacy.

Nurse Practitioner:

* Experience in Sports Medicine desirable.
* Suturing and phlebotomy skills desirable.

Per diem hours

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Clinical
* Provides direct clinical care for patients, such as obtaining medical and health histories, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting labs and x-rays, determining diagnoses and treatments, prescribing medications, and referring to specialists, as well as other clinical functions, under the direction of attending staff physicians.
* May be asked to perform once weekly On Call duties, with back up by the attending MD, during the major terms.
* Provides individual education, consultation, and community education and outreach in the areas of preventive medicine, health promotion, and health education.
* Assists in teaching medical students and residents during their clinical rotations through the Health Service.
* Provides regular presentations in the in-house Continuing Medical Education program.
* Gives input to and follows current medical and administrative policies, procedures, and philosophies.
* Applies knowledge of adolescent and young adult growth and development in the treatment of students.
* Communicates respectfully with and is sensitive to the varying needs of a diverse student community and fosters inclusiveness and diversity.