Advanced Practice Clinician Resident

Eureka Community Health Center

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access

ECHC Eureka Community Health Center

COMPENSATION: 1st year $98,420.40; 2nd year $113,823.84

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

• Structured two-year program (12-month Residency + 12-month Fellowship)
• Accredited by the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers
• Hands-on training, mentorship, and leadership development
• Full employment benefits including competitive salary, health insurance, PTO, license reimbursements, and CME opportunities

SUMMARY:

Under MD supervision, Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Resident assesses and evaluates the health care needs of patients, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manages care for patients, and performs related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Takes patient histories and performs complete physical examinations of patients in clinics and in Mobile Health sites.
• Assesses the clinical status of patients.
• Orders and performs laboratory and screening tests in accordance with approved protocols or standardized procedures.
• Consults with physician preceptor(s).
• Formulates problem lists based upon clinical findings, plans and coordinate care.
• Recommends and/or administers treatment or medications as approved.
• Evaluates patient care according to adopted protocols and Quality Assurance program criteria.
• Teaches patients, families, and staff care, prevention, and treatment enhancement techniques.
• Prepares and maintains a wide variety of records and reports.
• Accurately records patient history, exam notes, medication history, on-going care and referrals in medical record, according to established format.
• Attends and participates in meetings and Quality Assurance activities as required.
• Responds to patient or co-worker complaints and works toward a positive resolution of any dispute.
• Serves as a member of site committees as requested.
• Identifies problems related to patient services and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Other duties and responsibilities as designated by preceptor(s).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish constructive professional working relationships among a diverse workforce.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and independently as needed.
• Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively represent ODCHC's interests in the community and maintain effective working relationships among co-workers, public, private, and professional groups.
• Strong computer skills with specific aptitude in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Adheres to ODCHC's policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma from an accredited medical school leading to licensing as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Eligibility for California Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners license and Board Certification.
• Eligibility for DEA license.
• Current CPR certification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT: The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Resident reports directly to the APC Residency Program Director and is an integral member of the health center's care team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is largely an office-based position. The physical requirements described are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to allow otherwise qualified candidates to perform these functions.

• Ability to communicate via telephone, video, and/or in-person.
• Vision adequate to read documents, computer screens, forms.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use keyboard and view computer screens for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel locally and long-distance as needed.
• Ability to move around offices and clinics as needed.