Advanced Practice Provider Full Time

American Family Care Southpoint • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) cares for patients within the scope of training and the approved agreement, as outlined by the governing board. The APP works collaboratively with other providers and staff to ensure efficient patient flow and a high level of patient satisfaction. The position is with a franchised American Family Care location; job duties, employment policies, compensation, and benefits may vary by franchise. The role may serve patients ages 2 and up and involves working in primary or urgent care under the supervision of the Medical Director.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills with staff, patients, and families.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA board certification.
• Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, a DEA number, and a state-controlled substance certificate as required.
• Qualified to treat patients ages 2 and up.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in primary or urgent care under the supervision of the Medical Director.

Nice To Haves

• One year of emergency room or urgent care experience, excluding clinical rotations.
• DOT certification.
• At least one year of experience in family medicine and/or primary care medicine.
• Prior experience in an outpatient medical clinic or urgent care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories; review patient records; develop comprehensive medical assessments; and order appropriate laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies.
• Formulate medical and nursing diagnoses and institute therapy or refer patients to appropriate health care facilities, agencies, community resources, or physicians.
• Institute emergency measures, treatment, or appropriate stabilization for situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactions.
• Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, management, and treatment.
• Provide patients, families, and significant others with health care and health promotion instructions and guidance.
• Monitor therapies and provide continuity of care.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefit
• CME
• Company-owned locations offer medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, matching 401(k), and more; franchise benefits vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed