Primary Care APC - Family Medicine

Greater Baltimore Medical Center • Towson, MD

210d • $80,363 - $133,809

About The Position

GBMC Health Partners Family Care Associates is looking for an experienced Primary Care Advanced Practicing Clinician to treat patients of all ages. This fulltime position is available as a valued physician moves into retirement. Become a member of this bustling practice and enjoy working with experienced, supportive colleagues, all while providing your patients with exceptional care.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Practitioner Program OR Physician Assistant Program.
• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Certified Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner OR Licensed Physician Assistant.
• Valid contract with preceptors.
• Completion of 'Healthcare Provider' CPR course, yearly.
• A high level of analytical ability required for assessing patients and implementing appropriate intervention.
• Substantial interpersonal skills required to effectively interact with staff, physicians, patients, and family members.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the initial evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
• Performs initial history and physical as evidenced by appropriate documentation.
• Writes standard orders in accordance with hospital policy.
• Writes appropriate orders related to pre-existing conditions.
• Discusses with the attending physician and nursing staff physical and/or emotional findings, which may interfere with care of the patient.
• Evaluates patient progress on a continuing basis and in collaboration with the attending physician, and alters treatment modalities as needed.
• Evaluates nursing, medical, social and educational needs on assigned patients.
• Initiates referral to appropriate ancillary departments and community resources based on patient need and documents on the progress note.
• Writes progress notes for each visit documenting pertinent information regarding patient progress and treatment regime.
• Writes orders appropriate to the patient's care requirements in compliance with existing contract.
• Establishes medical diagnoses in compliance with contract.
• Refers to the physician or designee those problems which require consultation and documents same on progress note.
• Makes immediate referral of acute and or life threatening patient conditions to physician or designee. Documents physical findings and treatment plan pertaining to same.
• Performs technical functions as covered by the job description and delegation agreement submitted to BPQA and/or MBON, approved NP agreement and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Documents results of technical functions performed.
• Reports to physician or designee any abnormal findings related to it.
• Monitors patient response related to technical function performed and documents it.
• Acts as a clinical resource.
• Actively supports and participates in nursing and/or hospital performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates actively in health teaching of patient and family to include preventative health care as well as current medical condition and treatment regime.
• Plans and reviews home care instructions with patient and family if needed. Include needs for service provided by community resources and hospital based ancillary services.
• Assumes responsibility for utilizing opportunities for educational advancement by pursuing activities to meet identified educational needs and those required for continue certification as well as attending mandatory inservice as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees