What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Care Provider position at Abode Care Partners?
Job Description:
The Primary Healthcare Specialist at Abode Care Partners delivers evidence-based medical care to seniors and patients with complex needs. This role involves planning, directing, and evaluating patient medical requirements while collaborating with caregivers and healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive plan of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing evidence-based medical care by planning, directing, and evaluating patient medical needs
- Examining and treating chronic and urgent episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries or illnesses
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic testing as needed
- Collaborating with caregivers and other healthcare professionals in providing interdisciplinary care and maintaining a comprehensive plan of care
- Providing referrals to other healthcare practitioners when necessary
- Ensuring patient medical records are kept up to date
Qualifications:
- Active state Nurse Practitioners license
- Current Nurse Practitioner National Board Certification
- Active state DEA licensure
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
- Five or more years of nursing experience; at least two years of nurse practitioner experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal communication skills – verbal and written
- Excellent time management skills with accountability for practitioner's daily workflow
- Proficiency in medical instruments and equipment
- Strong knowledge base of HIPAA and OSHA regulations
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer-based data management programs, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and Microsoft Office applications
- Licensed driver with valid automobile insurance
- Ability to engage in moderate physical activity, such as handling objects up to 25 lbs., standing or walking for more than four hours per day, etc.
