POSITION SUMMARY:

The Advanced Practice Provider obtains detailed history and develops patient care charts; performs physical examinations and evaluations on assigned patients within the RHC and Home; assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. They may work in Redicare, family practice, on home visits, or assist with a specialty as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice practitioner program. Board Certified.

• NP or PA with a current license to practice in the State of Michigan.

• Current DEA license.

• BLS, ACLS and PALS certified.

• Minimum 3 years Rural Health Clinic or similar Clinic experience preferred.

• Excellent clinical skills.

  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the development, execution and periodic review of written policies governing the services the clinic furnishes.

• Provides services in accordance with those policies.

• Arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic.

• Assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred.

• Participates with a physician in a periodic review of the patient’s health records.

• Provides acute non-emergency care to walk-in patients.

• When appropriate, provides non-critical emergency care.

• Consults/communicates with family physicians regarding care of patients as necessary.

• Makes referrals as necessary to family physicians for follow-up care.

• Dictates or provides a progress note in a timely manner on all office visits and telephone conversations (related to patient care).

• Dress in a professional manner.

• Display good interpersonal skills with the patients.

• Display good interpersonal skills with the staff.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Comply with the standards set forth for RHC designation.

• Assure proper follow-up on all abnormal test and imaging results.

• Maintain the necessary accreditation on required certifications.

• Demonstrate appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics.

• Perform other duties as assigned.