Family Medicine- Full-Time-NP/PA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant position in Family Medicine, specifically within the GCMG Virtual Care department. The role focuses on providing virtual health visits, operating on a 36-hour work week with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday through Sunday. The position requires assessing, diagnosing, and managing patient care through virtual modalities, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing treatments, and leveraging digital diagnostics and remote monitoring. The role also involves patient education, care coordination within an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining accurate electronic health records. Additionally, participation in quality improvement initiatives, education of new team members, and maintaining productivity standards are expected. The position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

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.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level