Kentucky Family Medicine Float- Advanced Practicing Provider

About the role

We are seeking a Float Advance Practice Provider to join our Kentucky Primary Care Division. The successful candidate will float between different offices to assist with patient panel needs, out of office coverage, and leave coverage. The Advanced Practice Provider is primarily responsible for providing patient care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history records info in EMR
• Performs appropriate physical examination
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medication and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments
• Educates patient regarding health promotion/illness prevention
• Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart and EMR
• Participates in peer reviews, EMR reviews, employee education, clinical guideline development and other continuing education and quality assurance activities
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of the patient
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls and messages

Requirements

• Current State license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant
• APRN or PA degree/certification required
• 2+ years of experience in a clinic setting plus 1 year of mid-level experience
• Ability to obtain a state license in KY and/or IN for your scope of practice

Skills

• Knowledge of advanced practice including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, basic nutrition, behavioral factors, psychosocial/family systems, diagnostic testing, interpretation of results and clinical decision making, alternative treatment modalities
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment
• Knowledge of health promotions, health risk identification, and patient education principles and techniques
• Skill in oral and written communication including interviewing to gather medical histories, providing presentations, consultations, facilitation, and documentation
• Knowledge of electronic medical records
• Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking and other organizational matters

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package, a great place to live and work, and a very substantial referral base.