Family Medicine APP Opportunity located in Montour Falls Schuyler County Rural Health Clinic. Join an Integrated, Innovative, Independent Provider Lead Health Care System with Excellent Quality of Life. This is a full time, health system employed Family Medicine APP position with a competitive base salary and incentives. We have a full complement of medical and surgical sub-specialty service lines to support our growing healthcare network including ample support from physician, nursing and support staff. Cayuga Medical Center is also home to an Internal Medicine residency program.
Consider this opportunity and be a part of an excellent collegial environment where you can practice medicine your way.
Description :
- Experience with Family Medicine Required
- Experience with Pediatric Patients Preferred
- Well adult / child physical exams, No-fault insurance exams, Workers Comp exams, DOT physicals, physicals for surgical clearance
- Lesion removal
- Nebulizer treatments
- Punch biopsies
- Allergy injections
- Cryotherapy for wart removal, superficial foreign body removal
- EKG, route lab tests, diagnosis and treatment for common acute and chronic health problems
- Immunizations (including the VFC program), and other minor procedures.
- Standard minor medical office procedure equipment
The purpose of the Advanced Provider is to assist the physicians of the practice with clinical activities, surgeries and other direct patient care including diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative care. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners work under the direct supervision of practice doctors.
Essential Job Functions :
Perform patient history and physical examinationsDiagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic health problemsOrder, and interpret laboratory and radiology testsPrescribe medication, including controlled substances as delegated in collaborative practice agreementDocument assessment, management, and education clearly, concisely, and legibly within medical recordDemonstrate strong communication skills with patients and significant others to provide feedback regarding findings and treatment plansAssess the patient and significant other s psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needsConsult other health care team members in collaboration with physician to meet physician needs, while ensuring continuity of careProvide phone triage to assess patient s needs and conditions and respond appropriatelyCoordinate patient care activities with other members of the office, hospital, or communityProvide education to patients, families, and community groups.Demonstrate compliance with documentation and coding requirementsMaintain and update skills and knowledgeWork with all members of the team to achieve patient centered care as well as quality care by using the best practice standards and case managementContribute to scheduled team meetings to discuss / clarify roles, responsibility, processes, and patient issuesProvide care management by communicating with community agencies as appropriateParticipate in quality improvement activities and committeesHospital rounds to support the needs of the practiceOn-call duties including emergency call and telephone call, to support the needs of the practiceKnowledge, skills and abilities :
Must be able to exercise a high level of independent judgmentExceptional service attitude and communication styleMaintains highest level of confidentialityExcellent written and verbal skillsDemonstrates clinical competency as defined by organizational standards and protocolBLS CertificationMaintain CME requirementsProfessional appearance and demeanorEducation and Experience :
Current NYS license and board certificationCompletion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant ProgramCurrent BLS Certification
