Advanced Practice Provider (NOT A REMOTE POSITION)

La Pine Community Health Center•La Pine, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in an ambulatory primary care clinic. The provider works independently and collaboratively with other clinic providers, visiting specialists, and other health professionals, and delivers care consistent with evidence-based medicine. The position includes performing minor outpatient procedures within the provider’s scope of practice and privileging policy, providing consultation, coordinating referrals, and educating patients and families about health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up. The provider participates in a shared call system, supports clinic productivity and quality standards, takes part in audits and quality improvement, and completes accurate patient-record documentation within 24–48 hours of visits. The provider maintains practice credentials, attends meetings and training, and contributes to a respectful, professional, team-oriented workplace in support of LCHC’s mission, vision, and values. Additional duties may be assigned. The role requires a graduate of an accredited medical program with family practice experience. Candidates must meet additional screening and conduct requirements, maintain HIPAA compliance, and may need to work beyond normal hours, including weekends, when required. The position is explicitly identified as not remote, although the working-conditions section says it may include working remotely.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited medical program.
Experience in a family practice setting.
Establish and maintain effective, harmonious working relationships with staff, patients, vendors, and the public.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective professional communication.
Ability to thrive in and promote group cohesion as a team member in a rapidly changing environment.
Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
Ability to multitask and adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining focus and managing disruptions or unexpected needs.
Ability to accept feedback from varied sources and constructively manage conflicts.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to execute and track detail-oriented projects and deadlines.
Demonstrate professionalism and good judgment when working independently or as part of a team.
Maintain punctual attendance.
General computer and keyboarding skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex medical documents.
Submit to and pass a drug test.
Successfully complete a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers.
At least two years as a licensed Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in an ambulatory clinic setting.
Work independently and collaboratively with other medical providers and visiting specialists.
Provide care consistent with evidence-based medicine.
Perform minor outpatient procedures in accordance with scope of practice and privileging policy.
Consult with other clinic providers in person or by telephone, and consult with physicians, specialists, or other health professionals as appropriate.
Assess needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic care, and inpatient care, and make appropriate referrals.
Counsel and educate patients and family members on health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up; verify and document patient understanding.
Participate in a shared call system with other providers.
Assist with clinic care-team productivity and quality-care standards.
Participate in audits and meet quality improvement, risk management, and productivity goals.
Complete accurate and timely patient-record documentation within 24–48 hours after visits.
Maintain credentials essential to practice, including licensure, certification, and continuing medical education.
Demonstrate respectful, professional behavior that supports a team-oriented work environment.
Attend and participate in provider meetings, in-services, and agency-wide meetings.
Promote LCHC’s mission, core values, goals, and healthcare delivery practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and follow confidentiality policies.
Foster ethical behavior, cultural sensitivity, and an inclusive environment in accordance with workplace policies.
Work beyond normal working hours, including weekends, if applicable and when required.