Advanced Practice Provider - Women’s Health

Since 1967, Damar Services, Inc has been recognized in central Indiana, and throughout the state, as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of specialty behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services at our facilities in Southwestern Marion County and across Indianapolis. Damar’s service and support array has expanded over the years, providing a full continuum of care including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics, residential and group home operations for children and adults, intensive behavioral interventions, diagnostic and evaluation services, community-based services for child welfare and juvenile justice involved children and families, and primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare services, serving more than 1,500 individuals each day. Because we believe that quality services should be available and accessible to all, regardless of an individual’s circumstances, Damar Health Services opened with the mission to provide innovative and effective healthcare services in and to communities of greatest need. 

Damar has a great opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider - Women’s Health  to be part of a multi-disciplinary team, in an integrated care setting that offers complete patient care, and the opportunity to collaborate with psychiatrists, clinicians, physicians, nursing staff, and community health workers. The Advanced Practice Provider – Women’s Health is responsible for providing patient-centered care in an outpatient setting, including prenatal assessments, postpartum care, routine women’s health services, and patient education. This role collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. The Advanced Practice Provider supports Damar’s patient population by delivering safe, effective services while addressing medical, behavioral health, and social needs. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, this role helps improve health outcomes and empowers patients throughout their care journey.

Where would I be working?  The APP will see patients at Damar Health Services Clinic, located at 5715 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46241

What would I be doing?  You will assist with providing prenatal, postpartum, and routine women’s health services in an outpatient setting within scope of practice.

What are some of the benefits?

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Enjoy eligible holidays at home while getting paid with our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan
• Pay for additional school with up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance

• Provides prenatal, postpartum, and routine women’s health services in an outpatient setting within scope of practice• Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical exams, and risk evaluations• Develops and manages individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and the interdisciplinary care team• Monitors maternal health and fetal development, identifying and addressing any complications or risk factors• Provides education and counseling on pregnancy, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and family planning• Promotes positive health behaviors and supports patients in making informed decisions about their care• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, behavioral health providers, and internal and external medical providers to ensure coordinated, integrated, and continuous care• Identifies and responds to behavioral health needs, social determinants of health, and barriers to care, connecting patients with appropriate resources• Facilitates referrals to specialists or higher levels of care when clinically appropriate• Ensures patient documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with HIPAA and regulatory standards• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation in accordance with organizational, state, and federal requirementsParticipates in quality improvement initiatives focused on maternal health outcomes and reducing health disparities• Provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care to a diverse population, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities• Ensures all activities, services, and programs through Damar are conducted in a manner that is sensitive to and shows respect for the cultural and ethnic diversity for all Damar patients• Utilizes resources, materials, equipment, and staff effectively to maximize efficiency and quality of care• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and exchanges clinical and medical information with internal and contracted providers• Maintains on-call availability and responds to patient needs as required• Adheres to all Damar policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including the Employee Handbook and operational policies• Demonstrates ownership of assigned work areas and contributes to a safe, clean, and professional environment• Identifies opportunities for process improvement to enhance patient care and service delivery• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to be considered...

• Master’s degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program required

• Experience in women’s health, obstetrics, or prenatal care preferred

• Prior labor and delivery or obstetrics experience strongly preferred

• Current and active Indiana license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) required

• Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner board certification (WHNP-BC) required for Nurse Practitioners

• Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Obstetrics and Gynecology required for Physician Assistants

• DEA license or ability to obtain prior to start required

• CPR certification required

• Trauma informed care and de-escalation training

• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements

• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Check

• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)

• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required

Essential Job Functions :

Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing :Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.