[Hiring] Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant @American Addiction Centers

Role Description

Clinical responsibilities:

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition via virtual health modalities.
• Orders, performs and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies, and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Leverages digital diagnostics and remote physiologic monitoring when indicated.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
• Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
• Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.

Other responsibilities:

• Participates in quality, safety and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

Qualifications

• If Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Active RN, and applicable APRN/NP/APRN-FPA/APNP license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• Active national board certification as Nurse Practitioner in area of clinical practice and populations served: Family, Adult and Adult-Gero.
• If Physician Assistant: Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• All APRN and Physician Assistant applicants must have: Active DEA registration as applicable for state of practice.
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License.

Requirements

• If Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program.
• If Physician Assistant (PA): Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited PA Program.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.