Contingent Advanced Practice Practitioner - NP/PA - COPC - Outpatient Setting - central Ohio

Job Category : Advanced Practice Providers Requisition Number : ADVAN005264 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location Columbus, OH, USA Description Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Contingent Advanced Practice Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our clinical team. In this PRN / contingent role , you will provide high-quality, comprehensive, and patient-centered primary care services on an as-needed basis to cover peak volumes, vacation leaves, or staffing gaps. The Contingent APP operates in a dynamic outpatient environment. You will work independently yet collaboratively with supervising/collaborating physicians, medical assistants, and care coordinators to manage acute and chronic conditions across the patient lifespan. Key Responsibilities and Duties Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis: Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on new and returning adult or geriatric patients. Formulate accurate differential diagnoses based on data collection and physiological signs. Care Management: Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment plans for acute illnesses, preventative health maintenance, and complex chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension). Prescriptive Authority: Safely prescribe pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities, maintaining thorough medication reconciliation in alignment with Ohio state laws. Diagnostic & Procedures: Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging. Perform minor, minimally invasive outpatient primary care procedures as authorized. Care Coordination: Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, participate in care huddles, and facilitate smooth referrals to specialists. Patient Education: Counsel patients and families regarding lifestyle modifications, chronic disease management, and preventative screenings. Quality Assurance: Participate in periodic quality assurance and chart reviews as mandated by practice protocols and state guidelines. Position Structure & Schedule Hours: Variable shifts depending on clinic needs (Monday through Friday, typically between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM; no mandatory holiday or overnight call). Location: Outpatient clinic settings within central Ohio. Required Qualifications & Experience Education: Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited advanced practice program. Licensure: Current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Ohio. Certification: National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) from an approved body (e.g., ANCC, AANP). Education: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant training program. Licensure/Certification: Active NCCPA certification and a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio. Requirements: Active, unrestricted DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain prior to hire) for prescribing controlled substances. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification. Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in an outpatient primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine setting is highly preferred. Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g., Epic) and telehealth software tools. COPC uses EPIC. Compensation and Benefits: $65.00 per hour . No benefits are available. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians, Inc.