What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider-Women's Health position at CommUnityCare Health Centers?
Overview
In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for providing direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in the area of clinical specialization under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES=Specialized in the care of adolescent and adult women, contraception, care of obstetric patients, and care of patients with gynecologic concerns-Perform physical assessment of patients using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion.-Treat patients following standardized protocols and clinical guidelines.-Refer patients to physicians for consultation when clinical exam/findings are not covered by standardized clinical protocols.-Obtain and evaluate complete medical histories of patients and provide counseling and education to women on acute, chronic and preventative conditions.-Assist women in utilizing health resources available.-Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend and coordinate high standards of medical practice.-Manage patient and daily care programs in the area of specialty.-Compile patient medical data including health history, treatment plans, results of physical examination, etc. and record in electronic medical record.-Prescribe medications under the delegated prescriptive authority of a physician.-Direct professional and ancillary healthcare staff during treatment of patients.-Perform other duties as assigned.-Directly effect improvements in patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and delivery of relevant, high quality medical care.-Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare -Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.-Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.-Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.-Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.-Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent CommUnityCare in a highly professional manner at all times.-Uphold and ensure compliance and attention to all company policies and procedures as well as the overall mission and values of the organization.-Complete all mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials/licensure.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited School of Physician Assistants OR Master’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
2 years experience with direct patient care experience in women's health and prenatal services as an advanced practice provider
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: • Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Texas OR unrestricted license to practice Nursing in the State of Texas/current credentialing as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.• Current certification in area of specialty.• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for the purpose of writing prescriptions.• Current Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) through American Heart Association.• Current Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association.
