Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP)-Internal Medicine
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide team-based primary care at a MAHEC practice by assessing, diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, medical or mental health conditions, independently or as part of a healthcare team. Work as a team with RNs and PharmDs providing Annual Wellness Visits. This position may include faculty responsibilities teaching or precepting various residents.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct patient care to patients.
- Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as laboratory tests, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Develop treatment plans based on best practices and professional practice guidelines.
- Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
- Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
- Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.
- Administer in-office medications and infusions as indicated.
- Provide patient referrals for diagnostic testing or specialist consultation as clinically indicated.
- Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions.
- Provide patient-centered education.
- Work as part of an Interprofessional team to provide patient-centered care.
- Complete documentation and clinical inbox reconciliation within organizational guidelines.
- Provide coverage for colleagues, including clinical inbox and patient schedule as needed.
- Participate in and may lead clinic quality improvement initiatives.
- Responsible for completing documentation and referrals according to payor and ACO quality requirements.
This role description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the Advanced Practice Provider may perform.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Communication Skills: Effectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient’s family member and appropriately enumerate information in a manner easily understood by all parties.
- Decision Making: Ability to make the most appropriate decision in a given situation and then taking the next steps to ensure appropriate and timely completion.
- Healthcare Knowledge: Having the drive to keep yourself abreast and up to date on the new breakthroughs in your area of expertise and communicating them to the rest of the team, as appropriate.
- Interpersonal Skills: Showing the ability to meet difficult situations with grace, professionalism, and understanding.
- Organizational Values: Adherence to MAHEC’s founding principles and incorporating them every day.
- Problem Solving: Having an analytical mind and ability to work autonomously to solve complex problems that may arise.
SPECIFIED SKILLS
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Spanish speaking skills preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physical Demands: Light - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.)
- Physical Activity: Frequent (34 - 66% of Workday)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NP / PA-C experience or two (2) years of experience practicing in an ambulatory primary care setting.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Clinical practice in an urgent care or acute care setting preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES:
- Current North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license required or Physician Assistant License.
- NCBME or eligibility for legal approval required.
SCHEDULE:
Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek; weekend, holiday, or evening coverage is occasionally required.
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