Advanced Practice Provider (PA, NP)

Monday-Friday schedule! Student loan payback! Continuing Education! Have you considered joining a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)? The Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to p rovide a full range of primary care and preventive medical services with a focus on pediatric patients. Supports access to comprehensive clinical services, including integrated primary medical, preventive, dental, and mental health care and a diverse array of health education and health promotion services.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Current license to practice as an NP/PA in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• BLS (basic life support)/CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) required.
• At least 1 year experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees in cross-functional areas in a variety of roles to ensure exceptional patient care and efficient adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Proficiency using windows and cloud based clinical systems for coordination of patient care.

FITNESS FOR DUTY

• Must meet employee health requirements as detailed in RAHC's clinical Fitness for Duty Policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• PROVIDES

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ALL PATIENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WELL-CHILD CARE, ACUTE CARE AND CHRONIC CARE.

• PROVIDES

PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION TO PROMOTE WELLNESS, TO PREVENT HEALTH PROBLEMS, AND TO MAINTAIN CURRENT HEALTH STATUS AS WELL AS INTERVENE IN ACUTE OR CHRONIC ILLNESS STATES.

• PERFORM

ROUTINE PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEASURES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMMUNIZATIONS, DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING, ROUTINE LABORATORY SCREENING/PROCEDURES APPROPRIATE TO EACH GENDER AND AGE GROUP.

• PROVIDES

PATIENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND/OR FAMILIES UTILIZING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WHEN NECESSARY.

• COORDINATES

CLIENT CARE WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR OPTIMAL CARE.

• CONTRIBUTES

TO THE HEALTH EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

• EVALUATES

EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF CARE AND PARTICIPATES IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES AS A TEAM MEMBER TO IMPROVE THE VALUE OF CARE PROVIDED.

• MAINTAINS

CURRENT CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL HOURS, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE.