The Family Practice Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in a family practice setting. This role emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care, while fostering strong patient-provider relationships.
Key Responsibilities :
- Perform comprehensive health assessments, including history-taking and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Provide patient education on health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle modification.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical guidelines.
Qualifications :
Education : Master’s or Doctorate degree Physician Assistant Studies (PA).Licensure : Current state license as PA; national certification required.Experience : Minimum of 1–2 years in primary care or family practice preferred, but not required.Skills : Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient-centered care approach.