Advanced Practice Provider Family Medicine

About the role

Advanced Practice Provider, under the general supervision of the Clinical Division Director and direct supervision of a designated physician, provides medical and appropriate outpatient care to patients of all ages. Such care includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and documentation of each care encounter. Coordinates medical, ancillary, nursing, and other services in the context of a Medical Home model to achieve the best and most cost-effective outcomes for patients under his/her care. Create treatment plans that incorporate Behavioral Health, RN Care Management, therapy, pharmacy, nutrition or surgery to manage patient illnesses and injuries. Monitor patients' on-going care plan and refer them to specialists based on their assessment of patients' progress and condition.

Responsibilities

• Practice and role model excellence in the Family Practice Medical Home domains of diagnosis, aligning treatment goals to patient values, definitive treatment, supportive care treatment, follow-up care, and preventive care.
• Practice evidence based Family medicine within the scope of license, training and credentialing.
• Cooperate with other SCHS providers and caregivers to insure optimal patient care and outcomes.
• Collaborate with other members of the SCMG Family Medicine, Specialty care provider teams and referring providers to ensure a world-class patient experience.
• Provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way. This includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose, asking the patient their preferred name, spending time with the patient to determine their care goals, active listening, and using skillful communications (appropriate touch, eye contact, etc.).
• Prescribes medications in accordance with SCHS policies and procedures for medication administration. Consults with Care Team Pharmacist on behalf of poly-pharmacy patients or regarding medication efficacy. Consults with Care Team Psychiatrist regarding appropriate prescribing of psychotropic medications.
• Accurately document, code and bill for all patient care in the EHR or on the appropriate form in a timely manner and in compliance with SCMG defined Standards.
• Interpret and report on diagnostic tests in a timely manner in compliance with SCMG defined Standards. This should not exceed 72 hours for Urgent