PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician's Assistant is responsible for providing evidence based medical care including diagnosis, treatment and / or proper referral, follow-up, education and counseling in Primary Care. Duties may include proving services to children and adolescents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Conducts medical examinations and reviews collateral information of assigned patients in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Determines needs for consultation and assists in coordination of medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Examines patients, formulates diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing.
• Interprets examination finding and test results and implements treatment plans.
• Provides responses to patients and families when requested or needed.
• Manages and maintains a program of comprehensive health for patients, including preventative medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Prescribes and assesses effectiveness of pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for patient medical conditions.
• Promotes bridging between counseling, support staff, and medical staff to provide quality consumer care while executing medical duties.
• Completes timely documentations required by the EMR and all other documentation according to medical license and Center standards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Licenses or Certifications

Other Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SUPERVISION

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of :

Skilled in :

Ability to :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

928 W Commerce Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Code : 6396-1

SALARY RANGE : $118,461.02-$118,461.02