Clinic Mid-Level Practitioner- PT
Caldwell Regional Medical Center · Caldwell, KS · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Caldwell Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Family Practice Clinic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all ages and stages of life.
About the role
The APRN or PA will provide direct patient care in an outpatient family practice setting, including preventive health, chronic disease management, and acute illness care. This position partners with physicians, patients, and families to promote wellness, manage conditions, and improve overall community health outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including medical history and physical exams
- Provide preventive care, routine screenings, and health maintenance for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Diagnose and manage common acute illnesses and chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, etc.)
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, and review results with patients and/or collaborating physicians
- Develop individualized care and treatment plans, including prescribing medications or therapies as appropriate
- Educate patients and families on wellness, disease prevention, treatment options, and healthy lifestyle choices
- Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers as needed
- Maintain thorough and accurate medical records, documenting patient progress and treatment outcomes
- Actively maintain knowledge of current family practice trends and clinical best practices
- Collaborate with ancillary departments to perform and participate in routine education drills and education on use of medical equipment
- Complete monthly education assigned by administration
- Attend monthly medical staff meetings
- Collaborate with business office personnel to maximize reimbursement, as needed
- Participate in quality initiatives and other organizational programs or events
- Collaborate with community and civic organizations to provide healthcare education
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Experience in rural primary care, preferred
- Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program (MSN) or Physician Assistant program
- Current license and certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Kansas
- Necessary specialty certification
- Certification in Family Practice strongly preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of family medicine, primary care diagnostics, and treatments
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient relationship-building skills