Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

The physician will provide quality primary medical care and emergency treatment to KVHC patients while participating in appropriate supervision, coordination, and implementation of health care programs and procedures. The Physician will supervise non-physician practitioners and work as part of the Care Team to ensure effective and quality care is given to the KVHC patient.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Diagnosis and treatment of Health Center patients to assure quality medical care.

2. Provides emergency care and minor surgical care to assure total patient care.

3. Provides off-site care as appropriate (house calls, nursing home care, hospital coverage, etc.) to assure availability of care.

4. Performs diagnostic tests and interprets results to provide timely and convenient patient care.

5. Maintains current, accurate patient health records and regularly reviews mid-level practitioner charts to assure compliance with regulations.

6. Prescribes required medication and/or other therapeutic modalities to patients to assure proper treatment.

7. Assumes full responsibility for mid-level practitioner’s work related activities to comply with state and federal regulations.

8. Provides professional supervision and evaluation of physician assistants according to the P.A. Plan of Supervision.

9. Oversees clinical training, education and consultation to Health Center staff to maximize staff potential.

10. Coordinates with Administrator on-site medical provider coverage at KVHC for the office hours schedule as established by the Board of Directors.

11. Participates in a rotating call schedule for after hour’s coverage which is consistent with community standards.

12. Participate in the Care Team as outlined in Team Approach to Care Protocol

13. Receive clinical patient complaints and determine appropriate response, reporting the incident to the Administrator and working with him/her on an appropriate resolution.

14. Meets regularly with Administrator to: report on staff and/or client issues, grievances, needs, and recommendations.

15. Participates in physician, team and staff education and training for integrated care; continuing education about integration and evidence-based practice is routinely completed to maintain knowledge and skills.

16. Performs additional duties or projects as assigned by the Medical Director.

17. Adheres to all KVHC policies and protocols.

18. Complies with all safety rules and protocols. Reports all incidents, regardless of severity, immediately to their supervisor and completes an incident report and investigation form, which will be forwarded to Human Resources within 24 hours of the incident.

19. Conducts themselves as a good steward in the communities served by KVHC; represents the organization at outreach activities as needed.

20. Actively participates as committee member as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

21. Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others. Focusing on the attainment of organization goals and objectives through a commitment to team work.

22. Conforms to acceptable attendance and punctuality standards as expressed in the employee handbook.

23. Abides by the organization’s compliance program and requirements

24. At times you may be faced with challenges that may impact patient care. Addressing these challenges may not be in your job description, however Katahdin Valley Health Center encourages each team member to go above and beyond to address the patients’ needs in the moment. Employees have the autonomy to see the care experience through from A to Z to show our patients KVHC C.A.R.E.S.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Admit mistakes or missteps openly, own your own behavior, forgive one another, and model vulnerability and humility.

2. Keep discussions about team members, subordinates, and colleagues as well as challenges in the workplace, positive, constructive, and factual.

3. Be mindful of employee confidentiality even among peers, and particularly where an issue involves a peer.

4. Only say what you would be willing to say to someone directly.

5. Whenever possible, speak directly to the person with whom you are having a disagreement or a challenge. Challenge yourself to engage in these discussions. Do not avoid constructive conflict.

6. Work with your supervisor or HR when you need to process a performance or behavioral situation with a colleague or subordinate to determine next steps.

7. It is always okay, and usually preferable, to pause, and take time to reflect before reacting to a situation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Maine licensed, board certified, in a primary care specialty.

2. Knowledge, experience, and active support for rural, community oriented primary care

3. Experience in working with Boards of Directors.

4. Ability to work with other medical and health professionals, and general public.

5. Strong commitment to mid-level practitioners.

6. Commitment to mission and values of the Center.

7. Must possess a clean criminal and DHHS background.

8. Must possess the ability and means to travel between clinics as needed.

9. Valid State of Maine Driver’s license and ability to be insured by KVHC’s vehicle insurance carrier.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Work Location: In person