Family Medicine- Full-Time-NP/PA

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

4d•$51 - $77•Remote

About The Position

This role is for a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) within the Virtual Care department, focusing on providing care through virtual health modalities. The position is full-time, requiring 36 hours per week, with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts from 11 am to 11 pm, Friday through Sunday. The NP/PA will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing patient conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing treatments, and providing patient education. They will leverage digital diagnostics and remote physiologic monitoring, manage conditions based on evidence-based care, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Maintaining accurate electronic medical records, adhering to coding and billing practices, and facilitating clear communication among the healthcare team are also key responsibilities. Additionally, the role involves participating in quality and safety initiatives, peer review, and potentially educating new team members. The position requires maintaining productivity and quality metrics to ensure optimal patient care delivery and demonstrating knowledge of age-specific care.

Requirements

If Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Active RN, and applicable APRN/NP/APRN-FPA/APNP license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active national board certification as Nurse Practitioner in area of clinical practice and populations served: Family, Adult and Adult-Gero
If Physician Assistant: Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
All APRN and Physician Assistant applicants must have: Active DEA registration as applicable for state of practice
If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License
If Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program
If Physician Assistant (PA): Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited PA Program
Typically requires 3 years of experience
Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition via virtual health modalities.
Orders, performs and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies, and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
Leverages digital diagnostics and remote physiologic monitoring when indicated.
Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
Participates in quality, safety and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program