Advanced Practice Provider PD

Summary:

Reports to the Medical Director and the Director of

Operations; will provide compassionate and excellent patient care by performing

courteous efficient and accurate service. Assists with all aspects of patient

care including diagnosis treatments and consultations. Mentors clinical

personnel and serves as a liaison with patients staff providers and

leadership. Can perform independently and as part of a treatment team.

Responsibilities:

Assess plan and treat patient needs within an urgent care

setting and triage patients to differentiate between immediate and less urgent

care for adults and children 18 months and up.

Effectively manage private pre-employment and workers

compensation patients.

Order medically indicated labs x-rays ECG�s point-of-care

tests injections referrals and prescribe medications/treatments.

Perform digital blocks and local anesthesia. Perform minor

surgical procedures such as lacerations and incision and drainage.

Consult with other Providers on medical care as necessary.

Maintain and adequate patient flow on-site by directing and

communicating clearly with assisting clinical staff.

Maintain quality assurance of charts and testing.

Handle telephone calls and follow up care about services

rendered from patients providers company accounts as well as other clinical

staff.

Attend required provider/staff meetings.

Maintain excellent and timely patient records for clinical

use billing use Physician and peer review.

Educate patients about preventative care and the prescribed

treatments.

Manage patients who do not require complex medical

management or specialized treatment.

Demonstrates the ability to assess plan and implement

individual patient care appropriate to the age and specific needs of the

patient.

Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless

of their age.

Complete charting and required paperwork in a timely manner.

Active participation in the development/review of office

policies and procedures as well as instructional handouts

Promotes a safety-conscious work force.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Nurse Practitioner: Master�s degree from an accredited

advanced practice program; Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

One of the following current licensures in the State of

Rhode Island:

� Advanced

Practice Registered Nurse

� Nurse

Practitioner

Physician Assistant:

Bachelor�s Degree and a graduate of an accredited physician assistant

program. Must be certified by NCCPA. Current license as a physician assistant

in the State of Rhode Island is required.

Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Knowledge of basic emergency department internal medicine

generalist occupational medicine and family practice procedures required.

Organizational and analytical skills necessary to maintain

efficient workflow.

Ability to adjust responsibilities to accommodate a

fast-paced work environment while maintaining excellent customer service and

staff interactions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to

effectively and courteously deal with patients and families clients

coworkers clinical staff and physicians.

Progressive thinking for budget training and quality

issues.

Strong leadership qualities.

EXPERIENCE:

One year of related experience required two years

preferred. Prior Urgent Care or

Emergency Medicine experience preferred some medic or primary care

acceptable. Must have experience caring

for children ages 18 months and above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Healthcare environment such as acute care hospital

physicians� office and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Any hazards are

minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Lifespan Physician Group Inc.

USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union