Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Urgent & Primary Care Hope, AR

The Clinic Advanced Practitioner (APP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) who serves as primary provider in a Rural Health Clinic setting. In this role you will provide individualized care based on each patient's unique medical needs and lifestyle factors, including age, for optimal health and wellness in patients of all ages, including pediatric and seniors.

The APP plays a key part in the community by greeting individuals and promoting clinic services to effectively support the region.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
• Provide preventive care, health education, and patient counseling.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Refer patients to specialists and follow up on consults as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.
• Lead clinic staff in behaviors, actions and attitude (e.g. Nurses, Receptionists) in delivering excellent patient care. Provide guidance as necessary to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain behavior that is compliant with Federal and State regulations, guidelines, and requirements including working knowledge of all health information management issues such as HIPAA.
• The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in a positive work relationship with customers, co-workers and managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with EMR systems
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Environment

• In-person attendance within clinic setting