What are the responsibilities and job description for the Providers - Urgent Care - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position at Community Care Partners?
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who functions as an independent healthcare provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with acute or chronic medical conditions in a primary care setting that includes telehealth medicine. The PA or NP demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses or acute injuries commonly encountered in both the pediatric and adult patient population. The provider is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, education, health promotion and care coordination for patients and families with acute and chronic health needs.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Provide care generally on an outpatient basis and such pre-operative care in minor surgery normally performed on an outpatient basis
Responsible for the delivery of care, treatment, and referrals. Arrange for referral resources for those medical specialties not provided by the organization for patients of the clinic
Evaluate patients, based on medical training and/or specialty, to determine the medical condition of the patient, through the performance of physical examinations, thereby, establishing a diagnosis and proposed treatment plan
Perform such clinical procedures for patient's benefit which are within scope and skill of practitioner and which are economically feasible
Communicate information to patients regarding diagnosis and treatment goals
Maintains accurate, complete, concise and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Perform other job-related duties, as may be assigned, by the Medical Director
Requirements and Qualifications:
Current, unrestricted PA or NP license in the state or the ability to obtain
Ability to obtain DEA licensure
Knowledge of treatment and drug interactions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Community Care Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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