Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner - ACCESS Southwest

Access Community Health Network • Chicago, IL

109d • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Physician Assistant/Family Nurse Practitioner will provide the full scope of services which fall under the provider's field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and electronic health record (EHR) maintenance. This role follows guidelines contained within the quality management, risk management, infection control, customer service, and safety programs for Access Community Health Network.

Requirements

• Current Professional Licenses to practice as a PA in the State of Illinois required.
• Board Certification is required.
• Obtain and maintain a collaborative agreement upon beginning of employment at ACCESS.
• Obtain a DEA & Controlled Substance license upon beginning of employment at ACCESS.
• Two (2) years of working experience in the practice of primary care medicine in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and standards relative to quality assurance, safety, and infection control required.
• Electronic Health Records competency; EPIC knowledge preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish-language proficiency for award enhancement.
• Experience in a clinical/health center environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains health history and performs physical examinations.
• Diagnoses, treats, counsels, and coordinates care for each patient.
• Reviews and updates problem list and longitudinal plan of care at every visit.
• Meets documentation standards and completes all progress notes within 24 hours following the patient visit.
• Fulfills on-call responsibilities in accordance with the schedule developed by ACCESS and responds to calls within 20 minutes.
• Prescribes medication in accordance with Illinois statute and professional practice guidelines.
• Performs all duties in conformity with the quality standards and clinical guidelines established by ACCESS.
• Manages EHR In-Basket and responds to messages within 72 hours.
• Assures all clinical activities are accomplished according to acceptable guidelines for reimbursement.
• Provides culturally competent care and recognizes patients' families as an integral part of patients' care teams.
• Conducts patient education activities and ensures patients' and families' needs are met.
• Coordinates with health center staff to ensure patient needs are met.
• Participates in the orientation and training of staff as needed.

Benefits

• Guaranteed Annual Base Salary
• Productivity and Quality Bonuses
• Relocation Assistance
• Loan repayment potential through National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 232 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year & Paid Holidays
• 40 Hours of CME & $2,000 Reimbursement
• Malpractice liability provided by the Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA)
• 100% Outpatient Practice
• Flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree