Access Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate

WHO WE ARE

Aviva Health is a dynamic and mission-driven federally qualified health center (FQHC). Committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services, Aviva Health offers a holistic approach to care, addressing patients' medical, behavioral health, dental, and social service needs. As a vital healthcare resource in the community, Aviva Health fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where dedicated healthcare professionals have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families.

Join us at Aviva Health and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the community we serve.

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance

• Full family medical, dental, and vision insurance paid by Aviva
• Retirement matching by company
• Long term disability and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• FTCA Malpractice insurance is fully paid for by company
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement program
• No weekends or holidays
• CME hours and reimbursement
• Federal and State loan repayment programs depending on eligibility.
• Reimbursement of your professional membership dues and licensure renewals
• Work-life balance as a Blue Zones participant

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers high-quality, patient-centered healthcare in a same-day access primary care setting. This role includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients across the lifespan with acute, chronic, and preventive needs that require non-emergent same-day access. The APP works independently and in collaboration with the care team, aligning clinical practice with organizational values, goals, compliance and performance standards.

• Provide timely evaluation and management of patients presenting for same-day care (walk-ins, urgent appointments, acute issues).
• Conducts comprehensive history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments to identify health concerns, including urgent and same-day issues.
• Provides evidence-based care across the lifespan (pediatric, adult, and geriatric population).
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting to a high-volume, fast paced environment with unpredictable patient flow with varying complexity.
• Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans within scope of practice, considering patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, and financial factors.
• Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests; initiates timely follow-up care and referrals based on results.
• Prescribes and administers medications, immunizations, treatments, and minor procedures in accordance with licensure, privileges, and clinic protocols.
• Applies sound clinical judgment in managing acute, chronic, and emergent medical conditions, escalating care when appropriate.

• Maintains complete, accurate, and timely documentation of patient encounters in the electronic health record in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Coordinates care across disciplines, ensuring consistent and effective communication among providers, nurses, and care teams.
• Oversees assigned care team workflows to ensure coordinated and efficient delivery of same-day care.

• Provides education and counseling to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and preventative care.
• Support patient-centered shared decision-making.
• Identifies and connects patients with community resources and support services as appropriate for their health and wellness goals.
• Responds promptly to patient inquiries, refill requests, and follow-up needs, maintaining continuity of care and patient satisfaction.

• Practices in accordance with state and federal laws, professional licensure regulations, and organizational policies.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and related regulations.
• Follows established infection control protocols, including standard precautions and blood borne pathogen exposure control plans.