ACP

Under the general guidance of the Chief Medical Officer and in accordance with the Board of Medical Examiners directives, the ACP will follow Standards of Care – Best Practice Guidelines in the clinic and/or hospital setting.

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats diseases and adverse health conditions.
• Order and evaluate diagnostic testing. Identify proper diagnosis and create appropriate plan of care.
• Patient education regarding treatments, procedures, tests and their subsequent results.

ACP/Walk-In & Primary Care Clinic

In addition to the role and function of ACP and ACP/Hospitalist above, the ACP/Walk-In & Primary Care Clinic will:

• Provide timely and efficient medical services to all patients who present to the Clarke County Family Medicine Walk-In Clinic during the following hours:
  • Monday – Friday 07:00 – 19:00
  • Saturday and Sunday 09:00 – 17:00
• Coverage for Walk-In Clinic hours will be provided in schedule format for the Clinic Manager and approved by Chief Medical Officer

Patient Care

• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psycho/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service areas.
• Establishes a database of information on the client by:
  • Obtains health history.
  • Conducts basic periodic physical assessment using appropriate tools.
  • Orders appropriate screening and/or routine diagnostic tests.
  • Assesses patient and provides medical care according to the policies and procedures as set forward by evidence based medicine and practice guidelines.
• Manages client care by:
  • Assists other members of the health care team with recommendations, adjustments and therapies in care plans as needed.
  • Participates in and when appropriate continuing health care plans involving the patients, the patient’s family and other resource personal.
  • Assists patients with activities of daily living.
  • Plans and provides medical care to patients in hospital setting who are suffering from chronic or acute physical health.
  • Responds to patients needs in a timely manner.
  • Obtains accurate and adequate specimens; labels all specimens in accordance with standards.
  • Incorporate quality improvement data and/or patient satisfaction data in clinic and Inpatient Service goals.
  • Utilizes Electronic Health Record.

Relationship Building & Patient Education

• Coordinates care with outside sources including Lab, Diagnostic Imaging, Private Health Care Providers, Social Workers, and Public Health.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to others’ views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, and puts success of team above own interest.
• Develops and maintains curriculum for inpatient and outpatient diabetes education programs.
• Utilizes effective education techniques for age related care of pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
• Collaborates and works effectively with interdisciplinary team members and community health agencies.
• Develops and maintains effective physician communication and collaborative relationships.
• Consistently demonstrates positive interdisciplinary communication and promotes positive work environment behaviors.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Clinical Excellence

• Performs procedures specific to the service lines competently.
• Acts as a resource person for other staff and personnel with which clients have contact.
• Demonstrates the ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.
• Maintains current knowledge of emergency medical procedures and responds appropriately.
• Assists with and provides simple and complex procedures appropriate to the scope of practice.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Develops, implements and monitors evidence based order sets, protocols, policies, procedures, documentation and patient monitoring standards.
• Practices in accordance with current ADA Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Collects data, monitors and reports patient outcomes in relation to national benchmarks.
• Incorporate quality improvement data and/or patient satisfaction data in clinic goals.
• Assists in unit specific duties (i.e. management responsibilities, as appropriate to the assigned area.
• Provides education to clinical staff when needed.
• Attends continuing medical education programs to maintain licensure and Board Certifications in area of primary specialty.
• Attends 80% of medical staff meetings.
• Reports problems or concerns to the Chief Medical Officer on a timely basis.

Experience Required

One Year of either Urgent Care or Family Practice Experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C/ARNP/DNP)