Family Advanced Practice Provider

ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER•Evanston, IL

1d•$110,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider provides comprehensive primary health care services to patients, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. The provider acts as a primary health care provider within the scope of their primary care specialty and performs examinations for new and returning patients throughout the lifespan. They order and review diagnostic and screening tests, establish diagnoses, initiate or continue treatment, and manage acute and chronic illness in accordance with established protocols and/or in collaboration with physicians. The provider coordinates follow-up care with other health care providers or community agencies as needed, documents patient care activities, and maintains the productivity level needed to meet mandated annual encounter requirements. Erie Family Health Centers provides high-quality, affordable, holistic care to diverse patients, regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. The organization has 14 sites in Chicago and the suburbs and has served patients since 1957. The position is based at the Erie Evanston/Skokie Health and Dental Center in Evanston, Illinois. Compensation is $110,000–$125,000 annually, based on each candidate’s experience, skills, and education. Erie describes opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Requirements

Master of Medical Science, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, or an MSN from an accredited program.
Active Illinois PA or APRN license, or eligibility for Illinois licensure.
Board certification.
Active DEA and Controlled Substance Licenses, or eligibility to obtain them.
Active CPR (BLS) certification.
At least two years in primary care practice, or one year practicing as an FQHC primary care provider, or completion of a post-graduation APP primary care fellowship.
Ability to use interpretation services for patient encounters.
Commitment to serving underserved communities and providing high-quality, compassionate patient care.
Comfort providing clear and constructive feedback.
Energetic, deadline-driven, self-starter approach.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Working knowledge of PCs and Microsoft products such as Word and PowerPoint in a Windows operating environment.
Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with preceptors, partners, clinical staff, managers, and directors.
Interest in and comfort working with a diverse patient population.

Nice To Haves

DNP from an accredited program.
Experience serving in an FQHC or Community Health Center, or working with traditionally underserved patient populations.
Fluency in Spanish or a language in addition to English.
Knowledge of or interest in learning medical Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform histories and physical examinations on new and returning patients throughout the lifespan.
Order appropriate diagnostic and screening tests and review results to establish diagnoses.
Initiate or continue treatment based on diagnostic findings.
Manage acute and chronic illness according to established protocols and/or in collaboration with physicians.
Provide follow-up care with other health care providers or community agencies as necessary.
Document all patient care activities.
Maintain the productivity level necessary to reach the mandated annual level of client encounters.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account for health care or childcare
401(k) retirement program with employer matching of $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary
Starting annual paid time off of 20 days
Eight paid holidays
Annual merit increases
Opportunities for growth and career advancement