- 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
- License & Certification
- Professional License with State of Practice (ANPRN or PA) - Required
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant national certification (AANPCP, ANCC, or NCCPA) - Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
- 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.
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