Advanced-Practice Medical Provider

Southern WV Health System is looking for an Advanced-Practice Medical Provider to join a supportive, positive workplace where your contributions truly matter.

About the role

The Advanced-Practice Provider delivers primary and preventive healthcare services in an outpatient Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting. This role supports access to high-quality, patient-centered care for underserved and vulnerable populations. Working collaboratively with the healthcare team, the provider addresses a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions in accordance with established clinical protocols, state and federal regulations, and SWVHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients of all ages.
• Conducts physical examinations and obtains complete medical histories.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests such as labs, x-rays, and EKGs.
• Prescribes medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with licensing scope and clinical guidelines.
• Ensures appropriate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Educates patients and families about health conditions, medications, treatment plans, and preventive care strategies.
• Develops individualized care plans that emphasize wellness, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, behavioral health staff, care coordinators, and external partners to deliver integrated care.
• Responds to urgent medical situations and facilitates referrals to emergency care or specialty providers when necessary.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and complies with performance metrics and reporting standards.
• Maintains compliance with all FQHC, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
• Participates in on-call rotations, staff meetings, and clinical case reviews as needed.
• Contributes to health education and outreach initiatives to improve community wellness.
• Upholds confidentiality and ethical standards in all aspects of patient care and organizational operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in West Virginia.
• National certification (e.g., AANP, ANCC, NCCPA) in applicable specialty.
• DEA registration and current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in primary care preferred.
• Experience working in underserved, rural, or FQHC settings strongly preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrates clinical competence, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Exhibits cultural humility and patient-centered care practices.
• Maintains composure in fast-paced or high-pressure environments.
• Collaborates effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accident insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match after your first year of full-time employment

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8-hour days.

Professional Growth & Development

Southern West Virginia Health System believes our employees should continually develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities. All employees are expected to participate in SWVHS-sponsored professional development activities (e.g., education programs, in-service meetings, training workshops, coaching, etc.) and remain current in their role capacity through individual development activities (e.g., reading current literature, participating in webinars, attending local and/or regional workshops, etc.).