Advanced Practice Provider

Rockbridge Area Health Center • Lexington, VA

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About The Position

The Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to provide a full range of primary and preventive medical services for patients in a school-based setting. Supports access to comprehensive clinical services, including integrated primary medical, preventive, dental, and mental health care and a diverse array of health education and health promotion services. School Based Health Center services are coordinated with the students, their parents, their pediatricians, and other community-based providers.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as an NP/PA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• BLS (basic life support)/CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) required.
• At least 1 year experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees in cross-functional areas in a variety of roles to ensure exceptional patient care and efficient adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Proficiency using windows and cloud based clinical systems for coordination of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive health care services to all patients, including but not limited to, well-child care, acute care and chronic care.
• Provides patient and family education to promote wellness, to prevent health problems, and to maintain current health status as well as intervene in acute or chronic illness states.
• Perform routine physical examinations and preventive health measures including, but not limited to immunizations, developmental screening, routine laboratory screening/procedures appropriate to each gender and age group.
• Provides patient education opportunities for individuals and/or families utilizing additional resources when necessary.
• Coordinates client care with other community professionals and organizations for optimal care.
• Contributes to the health education of individuals and groups through outreach programs.
• Evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of care and participates in quality improvement activities as a team member to improve the value of care provided.
• Maintains current continuing educational hours, certification, and licensure.

Benefits

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Student loan payback
• Continuing Education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees