Advanced Practice Provider

Advanced Practice Provider-Central

Center for Primary Care

 

Who we are:

For over 30 years the Center for Primary Care (CPC) has cared for families in the CSRA by providing patients with the most convenient, accessible, and personal healthcare available. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of the families we serve by providing compassionate and high-quality care in a joyful setting. The physicians, healthcare professionals, and support team at our 9 practices, plus laboratory, imaging, and corporate locations work to transform our mission into action.

 

What our employees say:

At Center for Primary Care, we understand that the work environment is as important as the hard work you do. Center for Primary Care is Great Place to Work Certified which means our employees share feedback on their work culture experiences and we listen and strive to create positive employee experiences centered on joy, trust, and belonging.

Learn more about CPC's culture and Great Place to Work Certification by clocking on the link below:

Working at Center for Primary Care | Great Place To Work®

 

Benefits for you and your family:

Coverage that cares for body, mind, and spirit.

Comprehensive benefits, extensive networks, and no charge medical visits at Center for Primary Care locations.

Retirement plan with generous employer match and profit sharing.

Mental Health Support Services.

Paid Time Off programs.

Scheduled Bonuses.

 

Summary: The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for patient care during facility and/or clinic visits in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and scope of practice and is knowledgeable of and supports the goals and policies of the organization.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Contributes to physician's effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physician directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering injections and immunizations; suturing; managing wounds and infections.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; discussing family planning; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

This list is not meant to be restrictive, totally inclusive, or limited in employee assignment or responsibilities.

 

Qualifications for Success:

Education and Experience Requirements

Education: Master's degree required.

License/Certification: Current unencumbered license to practice in the state of employment as a Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required.

Experience and Requirements: 2+ years of experience as a physician extender required. 2+ years of chronic disease management experience required.

• Knowledgeable of electronic medical record system and Microsoft Office or Google suite.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify emergent medical situations
• Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
• Skill in operating office equipment.
• Strong social skills.
• Skill in organizational matters including time management, prioritization, and multitasking
• Skill in writing and communicating effectively.
• Skill in problem-solving.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Advance knowledge of electronic medical record systems, specifically Athena 1 preferred.

 

Additional Job Details:

Work Setting: On-site 

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Weekdays and ability to work flexible and extended hours, as needed.

Compensation: Market competitive base pay, commensurate with education and experience.