Physician Assistant (PA)

FIRST CHOICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Retirement Planning (403B)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

FIRST CHOICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC is seeking a full time Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA) for various locations in North Carolina. This position involves providing direct patient services such as assessment, diagnosis, treatment implementation, and collaboration with physicians as part of the Patient Centered Medical Home team.

The ideal candidate will hold a PA/NP degree, have a current North Carolina license, and possess solid experience in primary care, demonstrating a commitment to community health.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a primary care setting.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong commitment to practicing in a community health setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtain complete medical history from patients.
• Prescribe medications and explain treatment.
• Develop therapeutic and educational plans.
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare team members.
• Maintain patient records to comply with standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Therapeutic knowledge

Patient education

Education

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution

Current North Carolina PA-C or NP license

Completed residency training

Job description

Position Summary

First Choice Community Health Centers, an FQHC, is recruiting for a full time Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA) at several of our North Carolina locations. This role works as part of the clinic provider team performing a variety of direct patient services including assessment, diagnosis, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and monitoring the general patient management plan for clinic patients. Performs these functions in collaboration with a licensed physician. The APP is a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) health care team.

Benefits Offered

• Company paid Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Retirement Planning (403B)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 11 Paid Holidays

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and/or previous medical record, etc.
• Prescribes medications according to therapeutic goals, explains treatment to patients & families.
• Develop and assist patient and/or family therapeutic and educational plans to promote satisfactory patient outcomes.
• Teaches and counsels individuals & families to assume responsibility for prevention of illness and for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
• Consults with physicians and other members of the health care team as necessary. Refers patients requiring hospitalization or assessment and management of conditions to supervising physicians or appropriate specialist. Follows patient's progress with physician.
• Maintains all patient records to comply with required standards, reviews records regularly, and obtains physician countersignature where necessary.
• Attends medical staff meetings and participates in the health center’s QI/QA program.
• Formulates, initiates, and monitors patient management plans for patients assigned to the mid-level Provider using protocols and/or consultation with a supervising physician.
• Performs routine procedures within scope of practice. Maintains effective working relationships with colleagues, counselors, and others.
• Performs other necessary duties as required by the health center to meet the goal of providing primary health care services.
• Other duties assigned by the CEO, CMO, or Board of Directors.

Education/Experience

• Physician Assistant /Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution.
• Current North Carolina PA-C or NP license.
• Completed residency training (REQUIRED).
• At least one year of experience in a primary care setting functioning at the full extent of training and licensure.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong commitment to practicing in a community health setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities, as listed in this position description, are not exhaustive. The Organization, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills and/or education will also be considered, so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description. The Organization, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.