Physician Assistant

Advanced Practice Provider provides comprehensive, high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population, particularly in underserved communities. This includes diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, performing physical exams, ordering and interpreting tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients on health management. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities Medical Care Provide primary care, treatment, and health education for patients within the scope of practice as defined by state law, supervising physician guidelines, and clinic protocols. Treatment will emphasize continuity of care, health promotion, and disease prevention, and will include health history, physical examination, acute and chronic care, and prescribing/dispensing of required medical therapeutics. Document the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care through the use and maintenance of problem‑oriented medical records. Perform or order laboratory tests in accordance with clinic protocols and CLIA guidelines. Review laboratory test results and other medically related reports on a regular basis, following up on abnormal results. Review and return patient phone calls as appropriate. Refer patients as appropriate for specialty and/or supportive care and testing, ensuring continuity of care for referred patients through consultation with medical specialists and contributing to the patient treatment schedule. Providing Education Community: Participate in the planning and implementation of community‑based health education initiatives, including but not limited to formal and informal public presentations, screening clinics, and newsletter articles. Staff: Participate in the planning and implementation of in‑service activities for health center staff. Quality Assurance Participate in the development, implementation, audit, and continuous evaluation and improvement of protocols, services, and programs provided by the health center. Other Acts as mentor to and for clinical and non‑clinical staff, encouraging and participating in continual professional development for staff. Works to improve clinical practice that benefits patients and the organizational mission by participating in Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement projects that improve patient outcomes and organizational efficiencies. Works with directors, managers, and supervisors of NCHC to ensure regulatory compliance and support organizational goals, objectives, and strategic plan. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description. #J-18808-Ljbffr