Advanced Practice Provider
Family Healthcare
Summary
The Advance Practice Provider (APP) shall provide excellent customer service. The APP works collaboratively and professionally with the other clinical staff, under the direct supervision of the Medical Director, for the effective and efficient delivery of medical care services. The duties of the APP shall not exceed those duties permitted by Utah State Laws.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts patient assessments including medical history, physical exams, and documentation of findings; establishes preliminary diagnoses and determines appropriate follow-up care.
- Orders, administers, and interprets diagnostic tests such as X-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory tests, and other screenings.
- Provides treatment for acute and chronic conditions, including minor injuries, through therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
- Develops, implements, and monitors patient care plans; educates and counsels patients on treatment, health maintenance, diet, family planning, and emotional well-being, while documenting progress.
- Prescribes medications in accordance with state regulations, clinical protocols, and scope of practice.
- Exercises clinical judgment to consult with or refer to supervising physicians as needed for complex cases, emergency care, or specialized treatment.
- Performs office-based procedures and provides outpatient care for ambulatory patients within established protocols, available resources, and scope of expertise.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
- State accreditation based on certifying exam.
- Basic Life Support Certificate required upon hire.
- Ability to work well as a team, exhibit integrity, use good judgment and keep confidential information.
- Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality consistently.
- Demonstrated competencies in dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program
- State accreditation based on certifying exam
- Basic Life Support Certificate required upon hire
- Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
- Ability to work well as a team, exhibit integrity, use good judgment and keep confidential information
- Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality consistently
- Demonstrated competencies in dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
Company overview
Family Healthcare is a comprehensive healthcare provider specializing in family medicine and primary care services. The organization focuses on delivering personalized medical care to individuals and families across all age groups, emphasizing preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and wellness promotion. As a healthcare provider, Family Healthcare offers a wide range of medical services including routine check-ups, immunizations, acute illness treatment, and ongoing health maintenance. The practice typically employs board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals who work collaboratively to provide coordinated care. Family Healthcare operates with a patient-centered approach, aiming to build long-term relationships with patients and serve as their primary medical home. The organization plays a crucial role in the local healthcare ecosystem by providing accessible, quality medical care and serving as the first point of contact for patients' healthcare needs. Through its focus on comprehensive family medicine, the practice contributes to improving community health outcomes and supporting overall wellness initiatives.