Contingent Advanced Practice Practitioner NPPA COPC Outpatient Setting central Ohio

Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Contingent Advanced Practice Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our clinical this PRN / contingent role you will provide high-quality comprehensive and patient-centered primary care services on an as-needed basis to cover peak volumes vacation leaves or staffing gaps.

The Contingent APP operates in a dynamic outpatient environment. You will work independently yet collaboratively with supervising/collaborating physicians medical assistants and care coordinators to manage acute and chronic conditions across the patient lifespan.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis: Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on new and returning adult or geriatric patients. Formulate accurate differential diagnoses based on data collection and physiological signs.
• Care Management: Develop implement and monitor evidence-based treatment plans for acute illnesses preventative health maintenance and complex chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes hypertension).
• Prescriptive Authority: Safely prescribe pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities maintaining thorough medication reconciliation in alignment with Ohio state laws.
• Diagnostic & Procedures: Order interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests laboratory studies and imaging. Perform minor minimally invasive outpatient primary care procedures as authorized.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams participate in care huddles and facilitate smooth referrals to specialists.
• Patient Education: Counsel patients and families regarding lifestyle modifications chronic disease management and preventative screenings.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in periodic quality assurance and chart reviews as mandated by practice protocols and state guidelines.

Position Structure & Schedule

• Status: Contingent / PRN (as needed).
• Hours: Variable shifts depending on clinic needs (Monday through Friday typically between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM; no mandatory holiday or overnight call).
• Location: Outpatient clinic settings within central Ohio.

Required Qualifications & Experience

For Nurse Practitioners (APRN):

• Education: Masters degree in nursing from an accredited advanced practice program.
• Licensure: Current valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Ohio.
• Certification: National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) from an approved body (e.g. ANCC AANP).

For Physician Assistants (PA-C):

• Education: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• Licensure/Certification: Active NCCPA certification and a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio.

Requirements:

• Active unrestricted DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain prior to hire) for prescribing controlled substances.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification.
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of clinical experience in an outpatient primary care family medicine or internal medicine setting is highly preferred.
• Tech Proficiency: Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g. Epic) and telehealth software tools. COPC uses EPIC.

Compensation and Benefits:

$65.00 per hour. No benefits are available.