Contingent Advanced Practice Practitioner - NP​/PA - COPC - Outpatient

Position: Contingent Advanced Practice Practitioner - NP/PA - COPC - Outpatient Setting - central

Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Contingent Advanced Practice Provider (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse / Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our clinical team. In this PRN / contingent role, you will provide high-quality, comprehensive, and patient-centered primary care services on an as-needed basis to cover peak volumes, vacation leaves, or staffing gaps. The Contingent APP operates in a dynamic outpatient environment.

You will work independently yet collaboratively with supervising/collaborating physicians, medical assistants, and care coordinators to manage acute and chronic conditions across the patient lifespan.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis:
  Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on new and returning adult or geriatric patients. Formulate accurate differential diagnoses based on data collection and physiological signs.
• Care Management:
  Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment plans for acute illnesses, preventative health maintenance, and complex chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
• Prescriptive Authority:
  Safely prescribe pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities, maintaining thorough medication reconciliation in alignment with Ohio state laws.
• Diagnostic & Procedures:
  Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging. Perform minor, minimally invasive outpatient primary care procedures as authorized.
• Care Coordination:
  Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams, participate in care huddles, and facilitate smooth referrals to specialists.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Counsel patients and families regarding lifestyle modifications, chronic disease management, and preventative screenings.
• Quality Assurance:
  Participate in periodic quality assurance and chart reviews as mandated by practice protocols and state guidelines.

Position Structure & Schedule

• Status:
  Contingent / PRN (as needed).
• Hours:
  
  Variable shifts depending on clinic needs (Monday through Friday, typically between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM; no mandatory holiday or overnight call).
• Location:
  
  Outpatient clinic settings within central Ohio.

Required Qualifications & Experience
For Nurse Practitioners (APRN)

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited advanced practice program.
• Licensure:
  Current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the State of Ohio.
• Certification:
  National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) from an approved body (e.g., ANCC, AANP).

For Physician Assistants (PA-C)

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Active NCCPA certification and a valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio.

Requirements:

• Active, unrestricted DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain prior to hire) for prescribing controlled substances.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical experience in an outpatient primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine setting is highly preferred.
• Tech Proficiency:
  Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g., Epic) and telehealth software tools. COPC uses EPIC.

Compensation and Benefits:

$65.00 per hour
. No benefits are available.