Advanced Practice Provider-Clinic Based

Job Summary: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP)- Clinic Based, will be a Nurse Practitioner (N.P.) or Physicians Assistant (P.A.-C) that will assist the supervising physician to plan, direct, and evaluate patients; examine and treat chronic and acute episodic illnesses, and other illnesses; performs selected laboratory testing; offer referrals to physicians, write prescriptions, and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for individual patients.
• Initiates and documents appropriate interventions; evaluates and records patient/family response within practice protocol; prescribes drug therapies per protocol/physician consultation.
• Assists physicians and performs procedures as needed; conducts patient assessments and provides physician with information prior to seeing the patient.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
• Promotes wellness and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Promotes/provides staff education.
• Provides case management for neurology patients and their families.
• Serves as a resource person for clinical staff by providing information being studied in clinical trials.
• Experience and knowledge in the management of the physiologic and psychological effects of neurologic diagnosis and subsequent treatments.
• May mentor new Advanced Practice Providers.

• Provides any other duties and responsibilities as determined by management and physician leadership.
• Abides by all HIPAA and confidentiality regulations and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in the state, or PA certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 100 pounds to assist patients.
• Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
• May be exposed to adverse indoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.