Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Family Med

Job Description

Job Description

CORE VALUE COMMITMENT:

In common mission, our teams work together with our patients at the center. We strive to continuously improve. We value one another’s diversity of talent, experience, and perspective. We each contribute to something bigger than ourselves while promoting integrity, belonging, and collaboration.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works as a member of the health care team under supervision of a physician.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct comprehensive, problem-focused health assessments including medical history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic testing.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies as clinically indicated.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical findings and evidence-based guidelines.
• Consult and collaborate with supervising or collaborating physicians regarding abnormal findings, complex conditions, or cases outside scope of practice.
• Prescribe and administer medications, injections, and immunizations in accordance with state regulations and organizational protocols.
• Provide referrals to specialists or additional services as appropriate.
• Deliver patient and family education related to diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, wellness, and lifestyle modification.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including appropriate coding and billing support.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards, quality metrics, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Support a positive patient experience through professional communication, responsiveness, and compassionate care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of healthcare delivery models, quality standards, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and standard business software.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Sound clinical judgment and professional decision-making.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to ethical practice.
• Flexibility to meet patient care and scheduling needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced Practice Provider (APP) who has completed the necessary education for certification and unrestricted licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required. Preferred 2 years of clinical practice experience, in an urgent care setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• This role operates in a healthcare setting. This position requires frequent sitting and computer work and allows the employee to vary physical position or activity for comfort.
• Must be able to:
  • Stand 60% or longer of an 8-hour workday.
  • Walk 20% or longer of an 8-hour workday.
  • Sit 20% of an 8-hour workday.
• Requires ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Requires employee to bend, squat, kneel, and reach above shoulder level occasionally and twist occasionally.
• Requires repetitive use of hands for simple grasping, fine manipulation, and computer use.
• Requires all sensory skills (speech, vision, smell, touch, and hearing) corrected to near normal range.

NOTE: The information above is a reflection of the general nature of job duties. From time to time, additional duties may be assigned.

Think Whole Person Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer