Advanced Practice Clinician Primary Care (NP/PA)

Choptank Community Health System, Inc..•Goldsboro, MD

3d•$92,212 - $138,317•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Clinician will provide comprehensive medical care to patients served at Choptank Community Health System (CCHS), in accordance with the policies and procedures and philosophy of CCHS. All duties and responsibilities are performed across life cycle (infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric), as applicable. This is an exempt, full-time position in pay grade 9 with the pay range of $92,212.00 - $138,317.00. The Advanced Practice Clinician reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer.

Requirements

Graduate of Accredited APRN or PA Program (or equivalent)
Board Certified
Primary Care specialist (Family, Pediatrics, Adult, Women's Health, or Midwifery).
Must have current APRN or PA license to practice in Maryland.
Maintain ongoing professional education as mandated by state regulation.
Maryland CDS and DEA license and Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and bicultural skills valued.

Responsibilities

Assess and manage patients including conducting history, performing physical examinations, and developing treatment plans for acute and chronic health problems and address preventive health needs appropriate to that clinician's training, experience, and specialty, taking into consideration the ambulatory nature of the health center.
Order and review lab and x-ray tests in accordance with evidence based and best practice recommendations.
Support services provided in Health Centers, community/school-based health center programs, and Mobile Health Unit, as applicable.
At all times interact with patients and staff in accordance with CCHS Standards of Behavior and Code of Ethics
Complete Inbox Management and Patient Note documentation and closure in a timely manner as stated in the CCHS Medical Records Documentation Procedure, this includes all patient encounters being signed within 72hours of the date of service.
Make appropriate referrals to specialists, subspecialties, hospital emergency rooms, hospital clinics, etc., when good medical judgment dictates such referrals.
Provide first-aid to patients but may refer serious injuries or severely acute conditions requiring hospital care to local hospital emergency rooms or in-patient facilities, as appropriate, after stabilizing the patient as clinically necessary at the health center.
Participate in medical chart audits, performance improvement, risk management, and peer review activities, and participate in appropriate CCHS committees, when necessary.
Provide in-service training sessions for other CCHS staff, as necessary.
Attend CCHS staff meetings unless direct patient duties prevent such attendance.
Serve as a resource and consultant to other advanced practice clinicians and colleagues, and review problem cases with team as needed.
Take night calls and weekend calls in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures.
Must obtain and maintain appropriate licensing, credentialing, and privileges according to CCHS policies and procedures. Complete required CME yearly relevant to Board Certification and practice- supported with an annual CME stipend.
Participate in educational programs and classes for patients and staff.
Coordinated Care/Patient Centered Medical Care Management: Works with all members of the Health Care Team towards achieving coordinated patient centered care.
Demonstrates knowledge of the goals and objectives of CCHS’s patient care management plan. Effectively able to perform and communicate individual tasks within role in the process.
Participate in CCHS medical activities at any or all sites operated by CCHS including SBHC and MHU, appropriate for specialty, in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures and needs.
Participate in CCHS outreach activities in accordance with CCHS policies and procedures.
Maintain client confidentiality at all levels of interaction in strict compliance with State and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other job-related duties deemed necessary by the Supervising Director and Chief Clinical Officer.
Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job. This includes being available at the assigned location during scheduled patient care hours.