Advanced Practice Provider- Walk In Care - Part Time

Role:

Provides primary care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed. Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Review patient records. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Administers medications and injections according to physician direction. Sutures minor lacerations. Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education. Maintains and reviews patients records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Triage patient telephone calls and provides consultation. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Two years to five years of primary care experience preferred.

Education:

Equivalent to a college degree and a professional certificate or a graduate degree. Licensure as an APRN, NP, or PA is required. Can be new graduate who is credentialed.

Interpersonal Skills:

The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires full range of body motion and handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination. Requires exposure to communicable disease and bodily fluids. Requires working under stress in emergency situations or working irregular hours. This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Hutchinson Clinic.