[Hiring] Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Virtual Practice Support @American Addiction Centers

Role Description

Full time position in the Department of Digital Medicine - Virtual Practice Support.

• Schedule: M-F 8a-5p (34 patient contact hours weekly including 6 hours admin per week)
• Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60

Major Responsibilities

• Clinical responsibilities:
  • Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity, and clinical condition.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges (where applicable).
• 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.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  • Demonstrates 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

• Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire.
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• No experience required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development.
• 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.