What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider position at Piedmont Urgent Care by Wellstreet?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
Plans, evaluates, and implements high quality medical care with appropriate resource management to
patients, both adults and children in cooperation with center physicians.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Adheres to the service and courtesy standard of WellStreet Care by delivering the highest standard of patient satisfaction at all times.
2. Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and WellStreet Care policies and procedures.
3. Provides and / or serves as a resource for patient / family and staff education.
4. Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.
5. Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
6. Participates in meetings / activities as required to support operations of the urgent care center.
7. Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete and maintain certification in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, or NALS and maintains any additional specialty training / certifications as required by the area assigned.
8. Performs other responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Active Georgia medical license
- Advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program of study
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant in accordance with the state of Georgia.
- Current DEA registration.
- Experience with procedures including suturing and drainage of abscesses
- Experience with reading diagnostic studies including x-rays and EKGs
- BLS certification (we will provide this if needed)
- Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing set forth by WellStreet.
- Experience in urgent care or emergency medicine preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
