Job DescriptionThe Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for Primary Care functions as a member of the multidisciplinary medical team. The APP is a health care professional with advanced education and training in the care of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. The APP works under the direction of a licensed physician. The APP is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures and in collaboration with the supervising physician.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is classified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensed in the state of California.
Primary Job Responsibilities- Performs physical examinations and updates patient history.
- Formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan as appropriate for patient needs.
- Orders ancillary services as appropriate to meet patient needs.
- Reviews all patient diagnostic test results and follows-up on abnormal test results.
- Reviews diagnostic test results with patient.
- Requests specialty consultation as approved by the supervising physician.
- Provides patient education as appropriate.
- Provides treatments and procedures as appropriate.
- Assists in the clinical management of the patient and works closely with members of the clinic to ensure that patient is receiving appropriate services.
- Counsels and educates patients as needed to support compliance with the outlined treatment plan.
- Notifies and consults supervising physician when a referral or transfer of patient care is required for urgent or emergent care. (e.g.: seeking services for: diagnostic, specialty care or emergent care and is critical for patient care/safety).
- Documents patient care as required and in a timely manner.
- Identifies high risk problems and transfers care to appropriate physician.
- Collaborates and communicates with appropriate physicians on patient care issues.
- Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed.
- Seeks consultation from physician on any cases that he/she may feel exceeds his/her ability to manage, when the PA is in doubt of the diagnosis, when a patient fails to respond to treatment or when the patient expresses a desire to see the physician.
- As needed, participates in team conferences to review status of patient care.
- When needed, participates in data collection and outcome measurement to insure quality care is being provided.
- Works collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate and efficient flow of patients through clinic appointments.
- Completes and submits coded fee tickets for each patient encounter.
- Promotes excellent customer service.
QualificationsEducation:- Graduate of an accredited Physician Associate program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Or Master's required. Graduate of an accredited nursing program including a Nurse Practitioner Program.
Licensure/Credentials:- Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certified.
- OR Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and Board Certification by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
- Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR.
- Maintains a current DEA license for schedule 2 drugs and above.
- Maintains a current Furnishing Number for medications
Experience:- Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field, or completion of internship in primary care at NorthBay.
- OR Two years' experience as a Nurse Practitioner OR four years of clinical experience as a Nurse, OR completion of internship at NorthBay Health. One year of experience in related field and ambulatory care preferred.
Skills:- Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient's physical and emotional status.
- Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs.
- Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric.
- Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone. Knowledge of Cerner preferred.
Standards of Performance:- Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.
Physical Effort: - Attendance is an essential function of the job.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform standing, periods of sitting, bending, computer keyboarding, lifting not greater than 50lbs.
Hours/Location of Work: - Variable based on business need.
