Advanced Practice Provider (APP)-Family Medicine, Cullowhee, NC

Mahec • Asheville, NC

20d • Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Provide direct patient care to patients at the MAHEC Family Health Center clinic locations. Assess, diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or mental health conditions, independently or as part of a healthcare team. This role is 80% direct patient care and 20% clinical administrative time. This position is located in our interdisciplinary clinic in Cullowhee, North Carolina. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct patient care to patients at the MAHEC Family Health Center locations as needed. Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), 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. Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks. Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults. Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances. 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.

Requirements

• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• HealthCare Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Values
• Problem Solving
• COMPUTER Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record
• Current NC RN license required.
• NCBME or eligibility for legal approval required.
• DEA Certification required.
• Valid NC driver license required.
• Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position.
• NP experience or two (2) years of experience as NP practicing in a family medicine.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking skills preferred.
• Clinical practice in an urgent care or acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients at the MAHEC Family Health Center locations as needed.
• Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), 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.
• Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
• Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults.
• Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.

Benefits

• MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees