Physicians - Acute Care Advanced Care Practitioner

ArchWell Health•Independence, MO

About The Position

The Acute Care Advanced Care Practitioner renders primary care and consulting services for ArchWell Health, with a focus on acute care needs such as walk-in appointments, sick visits, hospital follow-ups, and other acute needs. The role supports and partners with registered nurses and other clinical and operations colleagues to provide appropriate, timely care to members, and communicates and documents plans of care with members’ Primary Care Providers to support continuity of care. The practitioner works with ArchWell Health care teams and leadership to identify members needing acute support, conduct outreach, and provide services in accordance with company policies and procedures. The role also includes maintaining accurate professional and patient records, contributing to a high-quality patient experience, participating in clinical and quality-related meetings, and being available for community outreach and call coverage as scheduled. The position serves a primarily Medicare-aged, medically underserved population and may involve travel among nearby centers within the market.

Requirements

Current, active, non-probationary license to practice professional nursing in the state of employment.
At least one year of relevant work experience in primary care, internal medicine, geriatrics, or family medicine.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Comfort and motivation managing a primarily Medicare-aged, medically underserved patient population with comorbid conditions.
Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
Interpersonal skills to be approachable and understandable to patients, families, and center team members.
Confidence delivering high-quality primary care, being available to patients, and addressing their medical and social needs.
Passion for the work and enthusiasm for being part of a fast-growing organization.
Comfort traveling within the market to multiple centers located a short distance from each other.

Responsibilities

Render primary care and consulting services, focusing on acute care needs such as walk-in appointments, sick visits, hospital follow-ups, and other acute needs.
Partner with registered nurses and clinical and operations colleagues to provide appropriate, timely care to members.
Communicate and document plans of care with members’ Primary Care Providers to maintain strong documentation and continuity of care.
Work with operations and medical leadership to identify members needing acute support, conduct outreach, and provide appropriate services in alignment with policies and procedures.
Partner with Medical Assistants and other care team members to provide high-quality care.
Keep and maintain appropriate records of professional services and ensure the accuracy of patient records, encounter notes, diagnoses, and related documentation.
Collaborate with colleagues to support high-quality care and strong team morale.
Help ensure a high-quality patient experience, minimize wait times, and make timely evaluations available for patients with urgent needs.
Participate in public relations, direct sales, or outreach events to engage the community and promote the ArchWell Health model of care.
Participate in clinical meetings, including reviews of hospitalized patients, clinical outcomes, quality improvement, and peer review activities.
Provide call coverage on nights, weekends, and/or holidays according to the call schedule and applicable coverage needs.