PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR NURSE PRACTITIONER

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

OIC Family Medical Center is a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) and the medical home of approximately 11,000 patients. As an FQHC, OIC meets the health needs of the community by providing comprehensive, quality, and affordable healthcare to all residents, including those who are uninsured and underserved. The services we provide include primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, urgent care, and outreach. The opportunity to develop an on-going relationship with our providers and medical team within this integrated model of care enables patients to take a holistic approach to their personal health.

At OIC, we not only have a salary structure that is fair and competitive, but we also provide opportunities to be rewarded for top-notch performance and productivity. Additionally, we have a benefit package that is comprehensive to meet the diverse needs of our OIC Family. Among the benefits, opportunities, and perks available with employment at OIC Family Medical Center are:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Supplemental Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Perks at Work Discount Program

• 403b Retirement Plan

• Competitive Pay

• Production Bonus Opportunity

• Quality Bonus Opportunity

• HRSA National Health Service Corps – Student Loan Repayment

• Relocation Reimbursement (Up to $5,000)

• FTCA Malpractice Coverage

• Annual CME Reimbursement (Up to $2,000)

• 160 Hours of PTO allotted upfront after 90 days of employment

• And more!

OIC, Inc. is committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling OIC, Inc.’s vision and goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Responsible for health care coordination for patients in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care (assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care and treatment, implementation of treatment plan, and evaluation of patient status). Position will participate in QI activities as needed.

• Attendance during the normal work hours is an essential function of the job to ensure work goals are met and customers are served.

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

• Functions independently to perform appropriate history and physical for complex acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.

• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s specific needs.

• Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities

• Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability, including but not limited to serving in the first assisting role.

• Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.

• Facilitates the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.

• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant program; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure; Licensed to practice by the NC Board of Medical Examiners. Licensed to practice by the NC Board of Medical Examiners. Ongoing documented continuing education required.

SKILLS/ABILITIES : Analyze and critique judgment mid-level providers; Manage clinic flow of patients and establish time management principles; Perform outpatient procedures; Work with volunteer Emergency Rescue squads; Articulate instructions to low-income patients; Multi-tasked; Good written and verbal communication skills; Critical Thinking; Problem Solving  

Working Environment

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate such as in a typical office.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for periods of one or more hours; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Good vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

Direct Reports

NONE