Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Overview

Community Health Partners is seeking to hire a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a busy primary care practice.

In this role you will collaborate closely with two physicians and another Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our patients.

If you're a motivated healthcare professional looking to make a difference in a supportive environment, apply now to be a vital part of our primary care team!

Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) maintains responsibility for providing clinical care in general or specialty area(s).

Assesses, plans and provides patient care in collaboration with the attending physician and interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Provides comprehensive assessments, performs medical diagnosis, writes prescriptions and formulates treatment plans. Diagnoses medical conditions, plans and implements interventions, ensures patient safety, and contributes to quality and regulatory activities.

Accountabilities

1. Provides direct assessment, evaluation and primary patient care, complying with medical protocols and procedures.

2. Provides direct patient management in collaboration with physicians; participates in daily rounds, patient assessments and care plan development.

3. Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's healthcare needs. Furnishes medications based upon written protocols.

4. Ensures that patients are counseled regarding treatment plans and the use, dosage and possible side effects of medications.

5. Makes referrals to appropriate providers when patients require subspecialty medical attention beyond the area's scope of service.

6. Obtains prior authorizations from insurance companies.

7. Documents and maintains precise and complete records of patients.

8. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings.

9. Provides education, training, information and consultation services to interdisciplinary team, patients, family and caregivers.

10. Participates in quality assurance activities, including assistance in development and implementation of new policies and procedures, recommends updates to current policy as needed.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Completion of a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program required

Experience

2 years of clinical experience in the area of specialty preferred

Licenses and Certifications

If qualifying as a Nurse Practitioner, the following is required

o NP - Current State of California Nurse Practitioner License required

o NPF - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number required

o If qualifying as a Physician Assistant, the following is required

o PA - State of California Physician Assistant License required

o DEA - DEA Controlled Substance Number required

o BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

o Ability to participate in a federally funded program (Medicare and Medicaid) required

o NPC - National Certified Nurse Practitioner by ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) or AANP (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners) preferred

o CRNFA - Certified RN First Assistant preferred