Family Practice Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

This position is eligible for an H1-B visa and green card sponsorship. Eligible hires may qualify for federal and state loan repayment programs based on current federal and state requirements.

For example, candidates may review the HRSA website for additional information.

CCAP Mission Statement - To empower all people and communities, challenged by poverty as well as social and cultural barriers, through advocacy, education, and access to high quality health and human services.

JOB SUMMARY

Comprehensive Community Action, Family Health Services a Joint Commission Accredited, NCQA III; Federally Qualified Community Health Center is seeking a full time Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants at a growing, multi-service, multi-site Family Medicine Practice.

The Patient Centered Medical Home practice has integrated oral and behavioral health care along with many family centered case management programs.

Providers are assigned to a team consisting of a nurse, medical assistant, social worker and patient navigator and nurse care manager the patient centered medical home approach to care supports the patient through all aspects of their care.

The practice uses NextGen electronic health record system which is integrated throughout all disciplines. Opportunities are available for special population interests.

The practice will sponsor J1Visa applications with multi-year contract.

Experience in and desire to work with underserved communities increasing access to preventive and primary healthcare. The Health Center has four locations and offers a comprehensive approach to the management of healthcare and individual / community social needs.

Requirements :

Qualification Requirements

• A master’s degree in physician assistant education or a master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Clinical training experience, and the willingness to complete 100 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain certification as a physician assistant.
• Experience in and desire to work with underserved communities increasing access to preventive and primary healthcare. The health center has four locations and offers a comprehensive approach to the management of healthcare and individual / community social needs.
• Candidates must be licensed in Rhode Island (or eligible), and community oriented.· Duties and skills include a strong clinical background in Family Medicine, supervision and oversight of clinical support teams, strong communication skills and a strong commitment to community practice.
• Candidates must be licensed in Rhode Island (or eligible), and community oriented. Duties and skills include a strong clinical background in Family Medicine, supervision and oversight of clinical support teams, strong communication skills and a strong commitment to community practice.

Physical Effort / Environment :

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to talk and hear.

The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The environment is a clinical business office environment. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, respiratory diseases and other infectious diseases, and other biohazardous material requiring universal standard precautions.

This position requires the individual to have their own transportation, a current unrestricted license to drive, documented auto insurance and the individual must be willing to work in schools, client’s homes and the community.

WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS :

• This is a full time 40 hour per week position, including some evening hours.
• Due to the nature of the job, this individual must be flexible with their schedule to accommodate the client population.

CONFIDENTIALITY :

Has access to electronic health records. Maintains the strict confidentiality of all materials in accordance with State and Federal laws and CCAP policies and procedures.

Our Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 403(b), health insurance, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, health reimbursement accounts, CME stipend, Employee Assistance Program, 4 weeks’ vacation, sick and personal days, and 12 paid holidays.

CCAP providers are covered under the Federal Tort Claims Act of 1992 and 1995. Covered providers have statutory immunity from individual malpractice liability while acting within scope of employment.

Providers feel less threatened by the malpractice climate while working for CCAP because if a patient sues a CCAP doctor, they are instead suing the federal government.

Thus, less junk lawsuits.

CCAP is in Rhode Island boasting 400 miles of New England coastline. Here you can enjoy beautiful beaches, surfing, seafood boating, fishing and outstanding colleges and universities.

It hosts Newport mansions, river fires, charming villages, local farms, hiking and biking trails and walkable cities. CCAP is ideally located between New York City and Boston for easy day or weekend trips.

CCAP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristics as established by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, terminations, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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