Float Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

Hunter Health•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Float Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) provides primary care to patients of all ages, manages chronic conditions, and promotes preventive health. When regular staffing is in place, the provider primarily delivers same-day, episodic, and acute care for patients with urgent medical needs. When operational coverage is needed, the provider temporarily covers regularly scheduled patients during planned or unplanned absences, providing routine primary care, chronic disease management, and continuity of care. The role supports the Medical Director and Primary Care department by meeting applicable federal grant requirements and regulations, working within the scope of practice established by Kansas licensing boards, and following Hunter Health Clinic policies and procedures. Hunter Health provides medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, imaging, and pharmacy services to the Wichita community. The organization states that its mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in the community. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, comprising 36 hours of direct patient care and 4 administrative hours. The role may travel to Hunter Health clinic sites and adapt to different care teams, workflows, and schedules to meet operational needs.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current Kansas licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
For Physician Assistants: Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant.
For Physician Assistants: Current Kansas licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Current and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.
3–5 years of previous clinical work experience.
Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, clinical teams, and covering or returning providers; adapt to changing assignments and patient needs; manage multiple priorities; exercise sound clinical judgment; collaborate and seek clarification; and respond effectively to internal and external needs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in acute care, same-day or urgent care, or broad primary care is preferred.
Prior experience in a Community Health Center or FQHC is preferred.
Bilingual abilities are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide same-day access for patients with acute illness, minor injuries, new symptoms, or other time-sensitive, non-emergent concerns.
Conduct focused or comprehensive assessments; order and interpret diagnostic testing; diagnose conditions; develop treatment plans; and prescribe or adjust treatments as needed.
Identify urgent or emergent conditions requiring a higher level of care and initiate stabilization, referral, or transfer according to clinic protocols.
Provide temporary coverage for other providers during scheduled or unscheduled absences, including preventive care, chronic condition follow-up, medication management, and acute care.
Maintain timely and accurate medical records, including diagnoses, orders, procedures, referrals, and follow-up plans.
Review patient history and care plans, address outstanding clinical needs during coverage, and communicate follow-up items to the regular provider or care team.
Perform office-based procedures, including incision and drainage and laceration repair, within scope of practice as needed.
Provide patient education and follow-up instructions in coordination with patients’ established primary care teams.
Coordinate referrals with specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.
Provide behavioral health screenings, initial assessments, and referrals or treatment as needed.
Assist with training and orienting new clinicians on Hunter Health care teams.
Collaborate with supervising physicians on complex or high-priority cases, including complicated diagnostic or therapeutic problems and chronic conditions that exceed the provider’s education, training, or experience.
Maintain knowledge of clinical quality metrics and standards of care, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive measures.
Travel to Hunter Health clinic sites and adapt to different care teams, workflows, and schedules when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

30 days of paid time off per year.
10 paid holidays.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.
Employer-paid short-term disability.
Employer-paid long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program with 12 free sessions per year.
Continuing education and license renewal.
Optional medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Optional supplemental life insurance.
Optional accident and critical illness insurance.
Optional identity theft insurance.
401(k) with Safe Harbor Plan match.
Employer is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.