Medical Provider

Hope Family Health•Westmoreland, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HOPE Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services to underserved communities. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of our patients through accessible, affordable, and patient-centered care. Our organization plays a crucial role in addressing healthcare disparities and promoting the overall wellness of our community. The certified mid-level medical provider will function as a member of a team of health professionals providing medical services to HOPE Family Health patients. The mid-level medical provider shall, under appropriate direction and supervision by a collaborating physician, provide care, assessment, interpretation of data, and develop and implement therapeutic care plans. The mid-level medical provider may be permitted to perform the following functions. This is not intended to be all-inclusive or exclusive and shall be directly established by the provider’s privileges as established by HOPE Family Health in the providers contract and credentialing agreement.

Requirements

Must hold an active Tennessee NP or PA license.
Mid-level provider must hold active certificate issued by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing or Medical Board to practice in TN.
Must have completed an accredited, Board-approved master’s or post-master’s nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant’s program or other Board-approved program that awarded an advanced degree or course of study considered by the Board to be equivalent to that required for certification in TN at the time the course was completed.
Must have a valid and unrestricted DEA certificate.
Excellent interpersonal skills required.
Must be computer literate.
Requires sufficient visual acuity to be able to read and write and operate equipment common to this position.
Required to read, write and speak English with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.
Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to effectively communicate with people directly or by telephone.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, or national leading Physician Assistant’s credentialing organization is preferred.
Experience in outpatient medical practice or primary care preferred.
the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and take histories from patients.
Responsible for screening examinations on adults and pediatrics and recommend referrals when symptoms and signs indicate it is appropriate.
Complete care of minor conditions; e.g. minor lacerations, URI, puncture wound, abrasions, bites, etc.
Responsible for emergency care in critical conditions; must know limits and make appropriate referrals in both emergent and non-emergent conditions.
Must initiate appropriate evaluation and emergency management for emergency situations, for example, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, injuries, burns and hemorrhage.
Participate in medical staff and other HOPE meetings and committees.
As well as participate in Hope’s Quality Improvement activities.
Participate in formulation of appropriate HOPE policies, procedures and protocols.
Responsible for supporting policies and programs of HOPE, both clinically and administratively.
Assume responsibility, along with other HOPE medical and office staff, for family planning, providing information, counseling, examination and prescription of appropriate methods of birth control.
Complete paperwork, as necessary, for all programs and to provide financial and statistical data.
Provide nutritional counseling such as the diet of normal infant, diabetic, ulcer and hypertensive diets; is familiar with and refers to other paramedical health programs and community resources for health guidance and specialty clinics.
Assures maintenance of patient health records and transferred as required when patients are referred; also participants with the physicians in a periodic review of the patient’s health records to determine health status.
Records pertinent patient data.
Make decisions regarding data gathering and appropriate management and treatment of patients being seen for the initial evaluation of a problem or the follow-up evaluation of a previously diagnosed and stabilized condition.
Initiate requests for commonly performed initial laboratory studies.
Identify normal and abnormal findings on history, physical examination and commonly performed laboratory studies.
Perform clinical procedures such as: Venipuncture, Intradermal tests, Electrocardiogram, Care and suturing of minor lacerations, Splinting, Control of external hemorrhage, Application of dressings and bandages, Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, Audiometry screening, Visual screening, Carrying out aseptic and isolation techniques, Care and removal of superficial skin lesions.
Dispensing, prescribing and administration of medications as specified in the HOPE drug formulary protocol for mid-level practitioners as approved by the appropriate regulatory boards.
Complete all patient paper and Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation completely and timely.
Responsible for on-call coverage on a scheduled rotating basis established by HOPE.
Provide counseling and instruction regarding common patient problems.
Must engage in Continuing Medical Education activities in order to maintain validity of certification and participate in available in-service programs.
Interact with students and residents which might include but not limited to those in college, medical, nursing, mid-level schools and residencies.
Must maintain a current and valid license as a Certified Mid-Level Provider (NP, PA, Etc.) in the State of Tennessee.
Must maintain a current and valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate to prescribe controlled substances.
Any restrictions, revocations or mandated change to the TN license or DEA certificate must be notified in writing, within two days, to the Chief Operations Officer (COO) or Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of HOPE.
This Job Description is to be used in conjunction with approved duties of Mid-Level providers (NP, PA, Etc) as stated by the appropriate licensing body of the State of Tennessee.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Off-Site work is required occasionally. The types of work he/she has the option to perform off-site include (This list may not be exhaustive): Charting, Taking call, Consulting with other health care facilities or providers.