Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
About the role
In a manner consistent and supportive of our values, the Provider is responsible for delivering high-quality health care within Fast Pace Health’s scope of services while achieving optimum patient satisfaction. The Provider must be able to work in a team-oriented environment, adapt to new technologies and protocols in a quickly evolving practice setting, and respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. They are responsible for providing outstanding patient service within the clinic and through various virtual communication channels, while maintaining a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere.
Fast Pace Health is a growing company offering support and mentoring to help Providers grow their clinical competencies and pursue a rewarding career path. We work as a dynamic team to surpass our business goals by ensuring our patients receive the best care possible in a positive environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality care in both clinic and telehealth settings and meet patient volume goals targeted for telehealth and in-person visits.
- Lead clinic staff (e.g., X-Ray Technologists, Nurses, and Front Office Specialists) in delivering excellent patient care and provide guidance to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction.
- Review patients’ medical history, symptoms, allergies, and current medications, and ask situation-specific questions to formulate accurate diagnoses.
- Actively engage with clinical leadership, elevating concerns to management to ensure strong patient care and adherence to company values.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of patient charts and forward them as appropriate on a daily basis.
- Implement clinical and telehealth protocols as outlined by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Supervising Physicians.
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Deliver excellent patient care through in-person and virtual diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations with attention to patient-centric care, safety, cost, and reliably accurate information.
- Ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, guidelines, and requirements, including HIPAA and health information management issues.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced, autonomous environment within both in-person clinic and virtual settings.
- Pursue a queue of telehealth patients in a timely fashion to ensure proper patient follow-up.
- Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, prescribe medications responsibly, and educate patients on continued treatment and care of acute and chronic conditions.
- Attest to and follow clinical practice guidelines by the Office of Medical Affairs.
- Attend mandatory monthly meetings with Supervising Physicians and E/M training.
- Perform responsibilities within standard Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) protocols.
- Complete all mandatory compliance training to meet and exceed our continued quality of care standards.
- Adhere to the Core Values of the Company: teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness.
- Recommend ideas to clinic and telehealth leadership to improve overall patient experience and care.
- Communicate regularly within the team to support excellent patient care.
- Welcome new employees on their first day, facilitate introductions, provide clinic tours, and overview clinic processes.
- Assist new employees with learning activities and required training, including job shadowing, demonstration, and coaching.
- Build and maintain confidence and credibility with all employees.
- Maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees, fostering a positive work atmosphere.
- Perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions of the position as specified in the physical demands.
- Comply with Company standards of operations and promote a respectful culture of confidentiality.
- Consult with patients through virtual communication channels.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Additional Requirements for PRN Employees: Required to work a minimum of 4 shifts per month.
Additional Requirements for Full-Time Employees: Required to work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend.
Additional Responsibilities for Ancillary Providers: Responsible for being on call periodically throughout the year.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) and/or Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MMS).
- Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience as a provider in a relevant practice, such as Urgent Care, Occupational Medical Facility, ER, Trauma Unit, or Family Medical Practice (strongly preferred).
- License or Certification:
- Active, verifiable license and DEA in good standing with the proper regulatory agency. DEA required for all providers; if limited by years of practice under state law, DEA must be obtained within 120 days of meeting the minimum requirements.
- Must be able to treat patients of all ages and meet any credentialing requirements.
- DOT certification required for Full-Time and Part-Time Providers to be obtained within 120 days of employment and maintained during employment.
- Experience Levels:
- Level 1: New Grad with up to 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Level 2: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with over 1 year and less than 5 years of experience.
- Level 3: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with over 5 years and less than 10 years of experience.
- Level 4: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with over 10 years of experience.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Holiday pay and Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Work-Life balance initiatives.
- Opportunities to participate in community events and outreach programs, including seasonal parades, book drives, festivals, trunk-or-treating, fun runs, and more.
- Holiday celebrations, including dressing up and potluck events.