Primary Care APP

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The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan under applicable state regulations and organizational policies. The APP is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and managing acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting preventive health and wellness. This position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient primary care setting.

This is a Monday through Friday, daytime schedule with no nights, weekends, or call responsibilities, supporting a healthy work-life balance while maintaining excellent patient access and continuity of care.

• Clinical Care Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging as appropriate. Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and clinical protocols. Provide preventive care services, including annual wellness visits, screenings, immunizations, and health education.
  
  Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. Manage chronic disease conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, and other common primary care diagnoses. Perform office-based procedures within scope of practice and competency.
• Patient Education and Care Coordination Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and lifestyle modifications. Promote preventive health practices and disease management strategies. Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, community resources, and ancillary providers. Review consultation reports and ensure appropriate follow-up care. Advocate for patient needs and support continuity of care across healthcare settings.
• Documentation and Compliance Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner. Maintain compliance with organizational policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health management activities. Support value-based care initiatives and achievement of quality metrics.
• Collaboration and Professional Practice Collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Participate in team meetings and clinical initiatives. Maintain current licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements. Serve as a clinical resource for staff and patients as appropriate.

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice training program.

• Current and unrestricted state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current national certification applicable to specialty and licensure.
• Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain).
• Current Basic Life…