Physician Assistant (PA-C) / Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)

AltaPointe Health•Citronelle, AL

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About The Position

Accordia Health is a Federally Qualified Health Clinic in Citronelle, Alabama. It provides coordinated medical services through a caring, holistic approach to healthcare. This position evaluates and treats patients, supports continuity of care, and performs health maintenance and other clinical services. The role collaborates with a supervising Medical Doctor under a signed protocol and formulary, with attention to pediatric practice standards, and works as an active member of the medical team. The position is at an approved site for National Health Service Corps or Nurse Corps loan repayment options. The position also includes accurate and timely clinical documentation, caseload management, respectful and compassionate interactions with consumers and families, participation in performance improvement and required committees, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The posting includes documentation and policy references to AltaPointe.

Requirements

Hold a current, unrestricted Alabama license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) and board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or hold a current, unrestricted Alabama license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA-C).

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients, including obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, ordering laboratory and other tests, and prescribing medications and treatments.
Provide continuity of managed care for patients with pre-existing long-term problems.
Refer patients for secondary and tertiary care.
Perform medical procedures according to issued privileges.
Provide health maintenance visits, evaluate immunization needs, offer anticipatory guidance and referrals, perform special physical examinations, and provide sexually transmitted disease and family planning screening and education.
Document and code patient contacts accurately, legibly, completely, and in a timely manner in accordance with applicable policies and medical records guidelines.
Work as an active member of the medical team and collaborate with the supervising Medical Doctor in accordance with the signed protocol and formulary.
Seek clinical supervision and consultation as needed, especially for complex pediatric or developmental cases, and incorporate feedback to improve practice.
Develop pediatric clinical knowledge, diagnostic skills, and therapeutic approaches through continuing education and mentorship.
Manage caseloads based on consumer needs and meet productivity standards.
Treat consumers with care, dignity, compassion, respect for privacy and confidentiality, and sensitivity to individual needs and differences; assist visitors and consumers as needed.
Participate in performance improvement activities and required committees.
Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and follow organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain current licensure and renewal requirements, including continuing education; maintain appropriate malpractice insurance; and attend required in-services and workshops.
Perform other duties as assigned.