Advanced Practice Provider, Primary Care

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 172,900; Full time

Job summary

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for Primary Care to perform clinical patient care services under physician supervision. This position requires managing chronic illnesses, prescribing medication, and patient education in a clinical setting.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Nursing or as a Physician Assistant and a minimum of 5 years of experience. The role is full-time, located in Washington, D.C., and offers a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Must have current D.C. licensure as a NP or PA and NCCPA certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and identify patient problems.
• Document findings in medical records.
• Provide education and counseling for patients.
• Supervise NP, PA, and medical students as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical patient care services

Prescribing medications

Patient education

Patient management

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider, Primary Care

Job Category: Advanced Practitioners - PA, NP

Requisition Number: ADVAN006434

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range: $108,000 USD to $172,900 USD

Location

1101 15th Street NW
Ground Floor
Washington, DC 20005, USA

To perform, under the responsibility and supervision of physicians, clinical patient care services defined as data gathering, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, management of stable and chronic illnesses, and counseling at our community sites, McPherson Square and Cleveland Park. The Nurse Practitioner will be credentialed according to the medical staff regulations. They will be under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Performs evaluation and problem identification of patients.
• Performs history and physical examination of patients.
• Writes prescriptions, orders, and interprets laboratory data and radiological tests.
• Monitors patient status and response to treatments.
• Documents findings in the medical record.
• Recommends appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Interacts with consultants as appropriate.
• Provides education and counseling for patients. Directs patient and/or family to agencies dealing with specific illnesses/diseases.
• Orders appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Supervises NP, PA, health science, and medical students as appropriate.
• Performs procedures for which practitioner is credentialed as dictated by patient need.
• Interacts with nursing and technologist staff.
• Participates in daily team rounding, periodic M&M sessions, and department conferences/teaching opportunities.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance, risk management, and compliance efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• NP: A Master's degree in Nursing and completion of an approved course of study as a Nurse Practitioner.
• PA: A Master's degree as a Physician Assistant and completion of an approved course of study as a Physician Assistant.

Licensure

• Current NCCPA certification and D.C. licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Current ANCC certification and D.C. licensure as an NP.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant experience.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, bend, reach, and walk for long periods of time in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs. as part of the role.
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

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