Advanced Practice Provider I - Primary Care

Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) treats adult patients in a primary care setting, with an emphasis on chronic disease management. The APP performs medical services within the scope of practice for the PA/APRN. The APP collaborates with other team members within the community health center as well as with outside specialty providers.

Education
Master's of Science in Nursing or Master's of Science in Physician Assistant - Required

• Experience
• 2-3 Years - Preferred

Core Job Functions
Obtains patient histories and conducts pertinent physical exams. Orders necessary testing which could include labs, diagnostic imaging, cancer screenings, and EKGs. Interprets results and informs patient of findings in a timely manner. Diagnoses medical problems and prescribes treatment as medically indicated. Prioritizes shared-decision making and patients' individual preferences into treatment plan.
Utilizes evidence-based and value-based care guidelines and internal procedures to guide diagnostic and treatment decisions.
Educates patients with regard to medical conditions, treatment plans, preventive medicine and health promotion topics.
Refers patients to specialists when necessary. Follows up with recommendations from specialty referrals. Co-manages patients with specialty providers when indicated.
Utilizes available clinical resources. Discusses complicated or challenging cases with the supervising physician.
Participates in department quality improvement activities, staff educational programs, attends departmental meetings, and demonstrates clinical competency in the delivery of patient care services.