Advanced Practice Provider

Essential Functions

• Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, examines patients, takes a medical history, records results, makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness, and injury, and decides care plan, or follow-up procedures.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Identifies short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed, provides information, and recommends options and courses of action.
• Orders diagnostic tests - X-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures - Immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing, and counseling patients, and recording progress
• Works in triage and makes decisions on patient care needs.
• Record statistics, conduct research, and compile reports as deemed necessary by the organization.
• Performs referrals to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions for medications and equipment, and performs office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
• Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Assists physician, as required, for emergency treatment and procedures that are more complex.
• Instructs nurses, medical assistants, and back-office assistants regarding assistance with patient care.

Education/Experience

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, with current or eligible licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Arizona, and appropriately certified to care for adult and/or pediatric patients.
• If a Nurse Practitioner, current approval by the Joint Board of Medical Examiners and Board of Nursing to perform medical acts.
• If a Nurse Practitioner, must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Arizona.
• Master of Science in Health Sciences or related field required.

Benefits

• Monthly productivity bonuses
• Medical and Dental
• Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) coverage – (malpractice insurance)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Renewal fees for state licensure and DEA license
• PTO and Sick Time
• Ten (10) paid holidays each year.
• $3000.00 for CME’s Annually + 40 hours of paid CME time.
• 403(b) and 457(b) plans
• Student loan assistance plans with the State of Arizona and HRSA