ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities:- Provides medical evaluation and treatment of the patient
- Interviews patients to obtain history, performs physical examinations, orders lab and other tests, prescribes
medications and treatments - Provides continuity in managed care for patients with pre-existing long term problems
- Makes referrals for secondary and tertiary care
- Performs medical procedures according to privileges issued
- Provides health maintenance visits, evaluates for immunizations and provides anticipatory guidance and
referrals; performs contract and special physical examinations such as employment, etc.; performs
STD (sexually transmitted disease) and family planning screening and education - Documents and codes all patient contact accurately and legibly in the medical record
- Performs as an active member of the medical team
- Performs other duties as assigned
Supervision and Consultation- Collaborates effectively with supervising Medical Doctor in accordance with the signed protocol and formulary, ensuring alignment with pediatric-specific practice standards.
- Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed, particularly in complex pediatric or developmental cases.
- Accepts and integrates feedback and suggestions for clinical and professional improvement.
- Actively works to enhance pediatric clinical knowledge, diagnostic skills, and therapeutic approaches through continuing education and mentorship.
Clinical Record Keeping- Documents per AltaPointe policy in a timely fashion
- Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive psychiatric evaluations per AltaPointe policy
- Documents in a clear and concise manner, consumer symptoms and treatment
- Documents legibly
- Completes all documentation and paperwork as per AltaPointe policy
- Follows Department of Medical Records guidelines for documentation
Case Load Management:- Effectively manages caseload based on consumer needs
- Meets AltaPointe productivity standards
Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers- Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
- Respects consumers privacy and confidentiality
- Is pleasant and cooperative with others
- Assists visitors and consumers as needed
- Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others
- Is sensitive to the consumers needs, expectations and individual differences
- Is gentle and calm with consumers and families
Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:- Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
- Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
- Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
- Maintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU's), maintains appropriate malpractice insurance and attends to required in-services and workshops
- Abides by all AltaPointe policies and procedures
- Displays a positive attitude in work environment
QualificationsPossesses a current, unrestricted Alabama license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) and board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP);
or possesses a current, unrestricted Alabama license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)
