Licensed Medical Provider (NP/PA)

Description

Odyssey House is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Medical Provider (NP/PA)!

Summary: Odyssey House's Mission is "Empowering people to heal and build better lives." We are dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives through effective substance abuse treatment, prevention, and mental health services. Our programs address education, job skills, healthcare, sober housing, behavioral management, and aftercare support to ensure lifelong success. We are proud to be the largest treatment provider in Utah, with the most innovative programs available. ‘We Are Recovery,’ and we mean it with all our hearts.

Job Location: Salt Lake City

Pay: DOE

Full-Time Benefits:

• $9k per year tuition eligible
• Access to 24/7 EAP program (Employee Assistance Program) for Mental Health support and more!
• Opportunities for paid continuing education/training
• Monthly incentives and awards
• Flexible scheduling
• Casual dress and atmosphere
• Opportunities for bonuses, awards, raises, and promotions
• Incredible health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA, long and short-term disability)
• Immediate eligibility to participate in our 403(b)-retirement plan, Employer 100% match up to 5% after 1 year 
• 35 paid days off (additional PTO accrual after 1 year)
• EXTRA time off and gift packages for PT and FT staff that stay more than 90 days! 
• Sabbatical Program - where we pay you to take a vacation after 5 years of service! 
• On-Demand Pay - Get a portion of your paycheck early for hours already worked! (conditions apply)
• UTA free passes available for your work commute 

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP/PA) functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and ill patients in an outpatient setting and in our inpatient settings as needed. The NP/PA demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses commonly encountered in adolescents and adults. He/she is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs. The NP/PA demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing clinical knowledge, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration, professionalism, and our integrated care practice. He/she works with administrative, nursing, physician, psychiatry, mental health, and substance abuse teams to assure safe, effective, quality patient care. The NP/PA will provide care within his/her scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, regulations, institutional policy, and practice agreements.

Clinical Knowledge:

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions.
• Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant, and appropriate for age, gender, and clinical problems.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic studies and correctly interpret the results.
• Utilizes critical thinking to synthesize and analyze collected data.
• Develops implements, evaluates, and alters the plan of care as needed.
• Manages general medical conditions based on knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse reactions of pharmacologic agents and other relevant treatment modalities.
• Counsels and educates patients and families.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Patient Care:

• Provides care that is patient and family-centered, compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and treatment of disease throughout the lifespan.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team including the residential substance abuse treatment components of the agency.
• Incorporates the patient and family in care planning and treatment across settings.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families in navigating the healthcare system

Practice-Based Learning and Clinical Improvement:

• Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations, and knowledge deficits.
• Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.
• Actively participates in self-evaluation by seeking and utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner.
• Continuously seeks opportunities for clinical advancement and knowledge and skill attainment.

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Communicates and collaborates effectively with members of the agency, other health professionals, and health-related agencies.
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Promotes mutual respect and trust
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, incorporating gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities, and sexual orientation.

Professionalism:

• Follows ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and unanticipated adverse outcomes.
• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice.
• Maintains effectiveness where circumstances and priorities are changing. Is flexible, resilient, and change-oriented.
• Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees, and workgroups as necessary.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive or episodic health history and physical assessment of patients/families with acute, chronic, and/or potential health problems.
• Establish medical diagnoses and treatment plans
• Provide continuity of care between clinic visits
• Write specific orders within the limits of the practice agreement/scope of practice
• Provider appropriate direction to clinic staff regarding patient care issues.
• Communicate effectively with referring health care providers.
• Participate in a team model of care delivery.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities. Identify important aspects of care and ensure findings are used to improve practice and operations.
• Works in collaboration with inpatient staff to provide management of care for agency clients
• Is responsible for timely and accurate written documentation or dictation of patient care encounters/procedures.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctorate degree from accredited nursing program
• Active Utah State license to practice within NP/PA scope
• Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license
• Not excluded from participating in government programs (OIG exclusion list)
• CPR certification and advanced life support certifications if relevant to practice area
• (ACLS, PALS, NRP)
• Ability and/or willingness to become Medication Assisted Treatment waived
• Ability to care for acutely and chronically ill patients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete required documentation with timeliness and accuracy
• Willingness to receive Flu vaccines and TB tests annually

All employees of Odyssey House are required to adhere to: Odyssey House mission, philosophy, and scope of service; Division of Human Services Code of Conduct and all other relevant service contract requirement standards; ensuring a safe environment for all clients and staff; providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers; fostering a positive work environment; ensuring high-quality client care within the scope of the assigned position.

Each employee is expected to clearly understand roles and responsibilities regarding the following: Specific job position, time management, personnel file requirements, client record system, incident reporting, mandatory training requirements, maintaining proper client boundaries, and individual rights of clients and staff.

Physical Demands of the Job: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs., drive (or adequate alternate transportation), sit for prolonged periods, and light to moderate physical activity at times. 

EEOC Statement: Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.  

Salary : $9,000