Advanced Practice Provider - Same Day Clinic
Advanced Practice Provider - Same Day Clinic
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Job Description
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Provide timely care for patients presenting with acute non-life-threatening conditions in a same-day clinic setting.
- Acute needs:
- Examples: URI bronchitis otitis rash UTI sprains/strains
- Urgent needs:
- Examples: acute abdominal pain w/o severe symptoms injuries migraines nausea/vomiting blood pressure elevation
- MedRefill visit if visit with Care Team is not available in timely fashion.
- Sports physicals
- Annual Wellness Visits if needed based on calendar constraints.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to triage patients and determine the urgency and type of care required.
- Collaborate with advanced practice providers nurses and other healthcare team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Refer patients to specialty care primary care follow-ups or emergency services as appropriate.
- Close care gaps (tee up labs for open lab gaps and help reschedule patient with PCP)
- Close HCC gaps
- Help set up follow up appointments with PCP for needed care.
- Work closely with the care team and scheduling to help direct patients to the most appropriate level of care.
Additional expectations:
Conduct thorough assessments including history taking physical exams and diagnostic testing as necessary.
Collaborate with physicians specialists and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Perform minor procedures such as suturing wound care incision and drainage and splinting.
Manage patient flow efficiently ensuring same-day access and reducing wait times.
Utilize electronic health records (EHR) to document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines and best practices in urgent care and primary care settings.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinic protocols policies and procedures.
Provide compassionate culturally sensitive care to patients of all ages ensuring a positive patient experience.
Qualifications
For Physicians (MD/DO): Board-certified/eligible in Family Medicine. Valid state Missouri and Kansas medical license.
For Advanced Practice Providers (NP/PA):
NP: Certified Nurse Practitioner with a focus in Family Medicine or Acute Care. Current state Missouri and Kansas licensure and certification.
PA: Certified Physician Assistant with experience in primary care urgent care or emergency care settings. Current state Missouri and Kansas licensure and certification.
Excellent communication interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple patients simultaneously.
Proficiency in the use of EHR systems.
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearAdvanced Practice Provider Cert(MO/KS) - Various Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red CrossMasters DegreeJob Details
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Employment Type
Full-Time
