Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider

High Country Community Health • Elkin, NC

6h

About The Position

High Country Community Health integrated care services expand over four counties in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the foothills. These areas are rich with natural beauty, close community, and opportunities for healthy living. Outdoor recreational activities are endless; hiking in the spring, rafting in the summer, or winter skiing are examples of how each season contributes its own unique possibilities. The High Country is surrounded with vibrancy and HCCH is proud to call this area our home.
High Country Community Health offers sign-on bonuses, competitive salaries, and assistance in student debt loan repayment through the National Health Service Corp. HCCH Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, short­term disability, long­term disability, group term life, paid holidays, paid time off and 401k match.

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: May share in the supervision of RNs, LPNs, and/or medical assistants, depending on departmental organization

General Summary: An exempt position responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. May specialize in a specific type of clinical care, e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics.

Requirements

• MSN/Master's in PA Studies. Successful completion of advanced practitioner training and certification as a practitioner (general or specialized) from an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• Minimum three years of professional nursing/PA experience in a clinic setting.
• NC License to practice medicine/DEA REQUIRED. Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Handles minor lacerations. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.

Benefits

• sign-on bonuses
• competitive salaries
• assistance in student debt loan repayment through the National Health Service Corp
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short­term disability
• long­term disability
• group term life
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401k match

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level