What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practitioner - Primary Care position at PALMETTO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS L?
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, collaborate with physicians and clinical staff, and support the delivery of exceptional medical services.
To learn more about PPCP, visit www.PalmettoPrimaryCare.com
- Offer 401K with generous company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Offered
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive and focused physical examinations, health histories, and risk-factor assessments for patients of all ages.
- Diagnose and manage acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma, obesity, depression/anxiety) within scope of practice.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies (labs, EKGs, point-of-care testing, etc.).
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and care plans, adjusting as needed based on patient response.
- Provide preventive care services including immunizations, screenings, well visits, and health risk assessments.
- Educate patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, medication management, and lifestyle modifications.
- Refer patients to specialists or ancillary services as clinically indicated and coordinate follow-up care.
- Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR), maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory documentation standards.
- Collaborate with supervising/collaborating physicians on complex cases requiring additional expertise.
- Respond to patient messages, prescription refill requests, and lab/test result follow-up in a timely manner.
- Participate in care coordination for chronic disease management, transitions of care, and population health initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines, best practices, and evidence-based protocols relevant to family medicine.
- Adhere to all clinic policies, procedures, and regulatory/compliance requirements (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance metrics tracking.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in community health outreach events, health fairs, or educational seminars.
- Precept or mentor students, residents, or new APs as needed.
- Serve on clinic or organizational committees.