Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

POSITION SUMMARY 

Advanced Practice Provider works as part of the clinical provider team performing a variety of direct patient services including assessment, diagnosis, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and monitoring the general patient management plan for the clinic patients. Advanced Practice Provider performs these functions under a current practice agreement with a licensed physician in a primary health care setting. 

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES  
Achieve Results 

• Excellent Patient Care. 
• Provide the highest quality of services to all patients. 
• Ensures services in a timely manner to patients.  

Operational Excellence

• Ensure and uphold the confidentially requirements of all patient records and manage all daily task and activities consistent with HIPAA, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as the clinic's policies and regulations regarding confidentiality and security.  

Relationships 

• Develop and ensure effective, positive relationships within and among the clinic staff, as 

well as with patients, vendors, contractors, and related resources. 

Professionalism 

• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications always represent the organization in a highly professional manner. 
• Uphold and ensure compliance with and attention to all corporate policies and procedures, as well as the mission and values of the organization. 

PRIMARY TASKS & DUTIES 

• Functions independently to obtain comprehensive medical history from patient, and/or family, and/or previous medical records 
• Prescribes medications according to therapeutic goals; explains prescription and treatment to patient and families 
• Documents thoroughly in the EHR 
• Teaches and counsels patients and families 
• Assess, diagnosis, implements treatment, evaluates and monitors patients' health status for all age groups within the scope of practice.  
• Performs complete physical examinations on patients of all age groups within the scope of practice 
• Orders routine and diagnostic lab and radiologic studies according to standing orders 
• Diagnose acute and chronic illnesses based on clinical findings, laboratory and radiologic reports and/or the results of other diagnostic procedures according to approved protocols 
• Refers patients requiring hospitalization, or assessment and management of conditions, to supervising physicians or appropriate specialist. Follows patient's progress with physician 
• Consults with physicians and other members of the health care team as necessary 
• Performs other necessary duties as required by the community health center to meet the goal of providing primary health care services.
• Take call per the clinics on call schedule and GHC On-Call Procedure, within the scope of practice.
• Serve as relief coverage for all qualified positions, as needed
• Must be able to commute to other Genesis Healthcare, Inc. locations, as needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES

• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Personal development
• Business dress-professional appearance
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, cooperation, willingness to work with and for others
• Is consistently polite and helpful in dealing with staff, patients and the public. Goes out of his/her way to assist in developing a solution for the customer. Is seen as an "Ambassador to the Clinic"
• Involved in industry related education and/or professional organizations
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and/or project requirements
• Consistently follows through with commitments, provide service/information thoroughly and on time. Is timely in meeting deadlines and accomplishing all job functions
• Provide teaching and clinical supervision to nursing staff

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or Physician Assistant Program
• Board Certification or Eligibility for Board Certification
• Has current license or ability to obtain licensure of practice in South Carolina
• Must be qualified in Basic Life Support techniques

Professional

• Minimum experience of 2 years in a Family Practice Mid-Level role, preferred but not required.
• Must have sufficient experience to carry out the duties of this position.

Physical/Environmental

• Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include lifting of supplies or equipment.
• Extensive bending, standing, walking or sitting may be required.
• Ability to interact with computer screens for up to six hours at a time.
• Ability to deal effectively with stress.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, sometimes stressful work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000