Advanced Practice Provider, Family Medicine (66633)

NorthCare • Norman, OK

114d

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Family Medicine is responsible for providing comprehensive health care to patients of all ages at Variety Care. This role involves following the standards set by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and collaborating with the Medical Director and Supervising Physician. The APP will deliver quality patient care through clinical expertise, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while adhering to protocols and guidelines for medical authority.

Requirements

• Recognition as a Nurse Practitioner by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing Registration and Nursing Education.
• Certification by the appropriate national Certified Nurse Practitioner organization.
• Three years of experience as a licensed professional RN.
• Completed a Physician Assistant accredited educational program.
• Recognition as a Physician Assistant/Associate by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Certification by the appropriate national Certified Practitioner organization, or be eligible to obtain a license immediately to practice in Oklahoma.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively and tactfully with the public and co-workers.
• Exercises good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Possesses skill in maintaining medical records.
• Possesses a desire to service patients and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work in a multi-fact, fast past environment.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of prior work experience a plus, but other experience and new graduates considered.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality, comprehensive, accessible and cost effective patient care through clinical expertise, role modeling, mentoring, consultation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Performs clinical decision-making that is professional and based on evidence-based practice.
• Practices excellence and technical assistance is promoted through helping relationships among clinical staff and across other disciplines.
• Follows protocols which provide medical authority when such are indicated in providing care.
• Performs physical examinations, screenings and assessments of patients.
• Selects orders and/or perform tests and procedures to augment physical findings.
• Utilizes appropriate laboratory tests using prescribed methods and techniques; determines normal and abnormal test results; and develops a health care plan based upon analyzed data.
• Defines/documents differential diagnoses and lists differential diagnoses with most likely diagnoses included.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as deemed necessary and appropriate for plan of care, in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Interprets data and diagnostic results for appropriate course of action in collaboration with supervising physician.
• Secures health histories from patients and notates findings and treatment course in patient electronic health chart including follow-up notes.
• Under direct and indirect supervision of a physician, diagnoses and implements a comprehensive medical care plan based upon the patient's health needs.
• Provides continuity to an individualized health care program for patients by referring to or collaborating with Variety Care physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Provides instruction and counseling to individuals, families and/or groups and respects the patient's personal desires.
• Identifies health care needs within the community and makes recommendations on comprehensive health care for patients.
• Assists in planning and providing in-service training as needed.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines and Variety Care policy and procedures as it relates to privacy.
• Provides Telehealth services from remote locations connected to a reliable internet resource.
• Supports Variety Care's accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and the goals of the 'Triple Aim' of healthcare reform.
• Embodies the strength of personal character and displays high moral and ethical conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees