Advanced Practice Provider (APP)ย - Full-Time / Part-Time / Per Diemย
Job Descriptionย
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), which includes Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, is an essential member of the Local MD Urgent Care team. The APPย is responsible forย setting and upholdingย high standardsย of care quality and service excellence. Through consultation and collaboration with theย Medical Director, the APP provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patient health needs.ย
The APPย utilizesย independent clinical judgment, professional communication, and collaborative teamwork to deliver highquality care across the continuum. The role encompasses clinical leadership, patient education, partnership with staff, and ongoing contributions to quality improvement and clinical research. APPs build andย maintainย effective relationships with patients, families, physicians, and staff to achieveย optimalย outcomes.ย
Essential Job Functions & Competenciesย
Patient Screening & Analysisย
- Performs initial patient assessments, including history-taking and physical examinations.ย
-ย Establishesย baseline health profiles and analyzes diagnostic data.ย
-ย Determinesย need for follow-up appointments,ย additionalย testing, or changes in treatment plans.ย
Diagnosis & Treatmentย
- Diagnoses andย treatsย acute and chronic health conditions including illnesses, infections, and injuries.ย
- Prescribes medications based on efficacy, safety, cost considerations, and legal authorization.ย
- Manages patient care plans and coordinates ongoing treatment needs.ย
Professional Care Service Recommendationsย
-ย Recommendsย appropriate on-siteย and off-site medical services within scope of training and specialty.ย
- Coordinates referrals and collaborates with specialty providers as needed.ย
Patient Educationย
- Educates patients, family members, and guardians on self-management of acute and chronic illnesses.ย
- Tailors education and instructions to each patientโs unique circumstances and level of understanding.ย
Patient Recordsย
- Preparesย accurate, thorough, andย timelyย documentation in the EMR per Local MD standards.ย
- Uses the EMR to complete documentation, medication orders, diagnostic orders, and referrals.ย
Education & Trainingย
- Provides medical direction, education, and training to clinical team members involved in patient care.ย
-ย Demonstratesย leadership through mentoring, communication, and modeling best practices.ย
OrganizationSpecific Expectationsย
- Builds positive, empathetic, and professional rapport with patients.ย
- Functions effectively as a member of the provider team and collaborates with allย clinicย staff.ย
-ย Demonstratesย exceptional communication, punctuality, and willingness to take onย additionalย responsibilities.ย
- Embracesย new ideasย and respects cultural diversity.ย
- Uses resources efficiently and supports operational effectiveness.ย
-ย Maintainsย required licensure/certification andย participatesย in ongoing professional development.ย
-ย Maintainsย knowledge of Local MD policies, procedures, and practice standards.ย
-ย Complies withย all regulatory requirements, including HIPAA andย accurateย EMR documentation/coding.ย
- Adheres strictly to Local MD charting standards and all clinical/administrative processes.ย
-ย Maintainsย competency in office procedures andย useย of medical equipment, computers, and systems.ย
-ย Preserves patient and employee confidentiality at all times.ย
- Willingness to travel between clinic locations within a 25mile radius.ย
- Performs other duties as assigned.ย
Certification, Licensure, and Registry Requirementsย
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Requirementsย
Required for All APPsย
โข Active Illinois APRN License (NPs)ย ORย Illinois PA Licenseย
โข Active RN License (NPs only)ย
โข National Certification (AANP/ANCC for NPs; NCCPA for PAs)ย
โข Basic Life Support (BLS)ย
โข DOT/FMCSA Certified Medical Examinerย
Preferred Certificationsย
โข Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)ย
โข Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)ย
โข Illinois Controlled Substance Licenseย
โข DEA Registrationย
Educational Requirementsย
โข Masterโs Degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (NP track)ย ORย Graduation from accredited PA programย