What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider - Urgent Care position at River Valley Family Health Centers?
River Valley Family Health Centers is looking for an experienced Advance Practice Provider (APP) to join our Convenience Care Clinic in Delta, Colorado. The APP will provide immediate medical care for patients with non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
The APP position is a limited part-time, hourly nonexempt position; 14 hours per week (Sunday & Monday). We are a growing, exciting place to work, serving our community in a variety of ways. Come join our integrated team that is passionate about community health!
A day in the life of an APP includes:
- Providing direct patient care to patients by assessing patient health, performing physical examinations, and obtaining health histories.
- May perform therapeutic procedures by administering injection, suturing, casting, splinting, removal of foreign bodies, inspecting wounds, etc.
- Provide patient education at time of service, including anticipatory guidance, information about chronic care, disease prevention, and the promotion of health maintenance.
- Collaborates with Behavioral Health, Primary Care, and Dental Providers to encourage integrated health.
- And more!
Compensation and Benefits
- $57.11 - $63.34 per hour, depending on experience and certifications
- 401(k) Matching with participation after 90-days
- Employee Assistant and Wellness Programs
Qualifications
- Unrestricted and current PA-C Certification with NCCPA, or current FNP license in the State of Colorado, and DEA registration
- X-Waiver Certification preferred
- Current BLS/CPR and ACLS certification
- Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
- Ability to travel between clinics as needed.
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships with team members, patients, families, and others.
- Ability to utilize a computer for time keeping, documenting electronic medical records, and to complete follow-up tasks.
- A caring, kind, and professional bedside manner.
- Ability to be a team player and to support and assist team members as needed.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Bilingual candidates are preferred but not required.
This position requires long periods of standing and walking, sitting at a computer, the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds, etc. Employees are exposed to blood, body fluids, and other occupational hazards, and are required to complete mandatory vaccines, such as Tdap, Hep A, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, and the yearly flu vaccine.
The Mission of River Valley Family Health Centers is to provide high quality healthcare in an integrated and culturally respectful manner to our community. We offer affordable and easy access to quality care for all, while being an employer of choice. We value patient-centered, quality care, accountability, integrity, and overcoming barriers to care. We are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, military obligations, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status protected by state or local law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $57.11 - $63.34 per hour
Expected hours: 14 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Urgent Care: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- medical license/DEA registration for Colorado (Preferred)
- Colorado license (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Montrose, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $57 - $63