Advanced Practice Provider (NPPA) COPC Westerville Internal Medicine and Endocrinology

Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA-C) for Westerville Internal Medicine 625 Africa Rd. Suite 200 Westerville Ohio 43082.

The APP in collaboration with the Endocrinologist coordinates patient care. This position monitors the patients status and collects data to evaluate and improve care by providing a comprehensive assessment implementing the appropriate treatment and evaluating the patients progress.

About the practice:
This COPC practice has established a reputation as a primary care group that serves the community. They provide the best primary care for all ages with a focus on health education disease prevention and management to keep their patients well.

It is a large outpatient practice consisting of 5 Internal medicine physicians and an Endocrinologist. There is an Office Manager an APP several medical assistants patient service reps an RN an LPN a Clinical Lead Clinical Assts and a phlebotomist to support the providers and patients.

Hours are: Full Time:Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pmTuesday 8:00 am- 12 pm.

About the role:

This APP role will work with the Endocrinologist at the practice. Experience in an endocrine/diabetes setting would be given preference. New graduates will be accepted as potential candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments including medical history reviews and physical examinations to diagnose and treat acute and chronic health conditions in patients.
  Provide a full spectrum of primary care services including well visits health promotion disease prevention routine screenings vaccinations and management of common illnesses and injuries.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes hypertension asthma and COPD. Monitor disease progression adjust treatment regimens medication management and educate patients on self-management strategies.
• Empower patients and families by providing comprehensive education on health maintenance disease prevention and treatment options. Address questions concerns and health-related inquiries to promote informed decision-making and adherence to care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians advanced practice providers and nurses to coordinate patient care across multiple disciplines and healthcare settings. Facilitate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters treatment plans and follow-up care using electronic health record systems in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. COPC uses EPIC.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in nursing or physician studies from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the state of Ohio
• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• A minimum of 1 year of practical working experience as an NP/PA post-graduation in an outpatient practice setting.
• Strong clinical assessment diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• EPIC EHR experience is helpful. Training is available at onboarding.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Continuing medical education allowance and professional development opportunities
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with 6% employer match. Vested immediately.
• Profit-sharing plan begins after completing 1000 hours of employment.
• Employee wellness programs and resources.