Job Description Summary :
Job Description :
If you are ready for a satisfying and rewarding career, join our team of diverse and motivated professionals at Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC). CHC is one of the country’s most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental and mental health services to the uninsured and underinsured. CHC is building a world class primary health care system that is committed to caring for special populations, and that is focused on improving health outcomes for our patients as well as building healthy communities. We are one of the leading health-care providers in the state of Connecticut, providing comprehensive primary care services in medicine, dentistry, and behavioral health. With more than 145,000 active patients, CHC is the health care home that works to keep our patients—and our communities—healthy. We go beyond the traditional health services to bring care wherever our patients and clients are, using innovative service delivery models and state of the art technology. We use the latest treatments and technologies within the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model (PCMH) to care for our growing patient base.
- This is a full time, remote position virtually supporting our Connecticut-based patients. Join our primary care team in delivering telehealth urgent care services as part of a patient-centered medical home.
- We are looking for someone that could work 4 days during the week and every Saturday.
As Telehealth Urgent Care Provider for Community Health Center, you will :
Assess and treat common acute and episodic illness in adults and childrenPerform / prescribe / order appropriate diagnostic testing as required and arrange for follow-up care with PCP as indicatedRecommend preventative services as appropriateProvide problem-specific education to individual and family members as appropriateUtilize evidence based standards in formulating treatment plan, and communicate rationale for decision-making with patientsDocument all findings, including appropriate plan for follow up care, in electronic health recordParticipate in the organization’s quality improvement programEffectively collaborate with other CHC providers and Clinical Operations staffStay abreast of current trends in healthcare practice and participate in continuing medical education to ensure optimal clinical knowledge and effective patient care skill.APRN / PA Qualifications - Required for this role : Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing program or Physician Assistant Master's programLicensed in Connecticut as either a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Must have at least 1 year of experience Must be an expert user of telehealth and other electronic platforms necessary to complete visits, and care coordination associated with patient care in this model. Must have access to reliable internet connectivity and suitable home office environment, and be competent with technology to ensure a positive patient experience Bi-lingual (Spanish) language skills preferred but not requiredThis Position is available for remote work.