Contingent Advanced Practice Practitioner - NP/PA - COPC - Outpatient Setting - central Ohio

Central Ohio Primary Care•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Contingent Advanced Practice Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our clinical team. In this PRN / contingent role, you will provide high-quality, comprehensive, and patient-centered primary care services on an as-needed basis to cover peak volumes, vacation leaves, or staffing gaps. The Contingent APP operates in a dynamic outpatient environment. You will work independently yet collaboratively with supervising/collaborating physicians, medical assistants, and care coordinators to manage acute and chronic conditions across the patient lifespan.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited advanced practice program (for APRN).
Current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Ohio (for APRN).
National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) from an approved body (e.g., ANCC, AANP) (for APRN).
Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant training program (for PA-C).
Active NCCPA certification and a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio (for PA-C).
Active, unrestricted DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain prior to hire) for prescribing controlled substances.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification.
Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g., Epic) and telehealth software tools. COPC uses EPIC.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in an outpatient primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine setting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on new and returning adult or geriatric patients.
Formulate accurate differential diagnoses based on data collection and physiological signs.
Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment plans for acute illnesses, preventative health maintenance, and complex chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
Safely prescribe pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities, maintaining thorough medication reconciliation in alignment with Ohio state laws.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging.
Perform minor, minimally invasive outpatient primary care procedures as authorized.
Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, participate in care huddles, and facilitate smooth referrals to specialists.
Counsel patients and families regarding lifestyle modifications, chronic disease management, and preventative screenings.
Participate in periodic quality assurance and chart reviews as mandated by practice protocols and state guidelines.