What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider position at Piedmont?
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
• Outstanding bedside manner with children and adults
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees
• Positive, energetic attitude which inspires other team members
• Sense of service and team orientation absent of hubris
• Desire to contribute to building and maintaining a great organization WellStreet Urgent Care is committed to providing the highest quality patient and customer care. In addition to the above requirements, WellStreet is looking for team members with the following qualities:
• A positive attitude toward patients, families, and coworkers.
• Willingness at all times to go the extra mile to create an outstanding experience for customers and to train and lead the center team to do the same.
• A desire to work in concert with others in a upbeat and supportive atmosphere while reinforcing the WellStreet mission to provide uncompromising service.
• A compelling desire to serve others, improve your community’s health, and have fun every day.
