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Advanced Practice Provider at St. Josephs Candler – Savannah, Georgia

St. Josephs Candler
Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
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Advanced Practice Provider

  • Position Summary
    • The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) treats adult patients in a primary care setting, with an emphasis on chronic disease management. The APP performs medical services within the scope of practice for the PA/APRN. The APP collaborates with other team members within the community health center as well as with outside specialty providers.
  • Education
    • Master's of Science in Nursing or Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant - Required
  • Experience
    • 2-3 Years - Preferred
  • License & Certification
    • Professional License with State of Practice (ANPRN or PA) - Required
    • Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant national certification (AANPCP, ANCC, or NCCPA) - Required
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
  • Core Job Functions
    • Obtains patient histories and conducts pertinent physical exams. Orders necessary testing which could include labs, diagnostic imaging, cancer screenings, and EKGs. Interprets results and informs patient of findings in a timely manner. Diagnoses medical problems and prescribes treatment as medically indicated. Prioritizes shared-decision making and patients’ individual preferences into treatment plan.
    • Utilizes evidence-based and value-based care guidelines and internal procedures to guide diagnostic and treatment decisions.
    • Educates patients with regard to medical conditions, treatment plans, preventive medicine and health promotion topics.
    • Refers patients to specialists when necessary. Follows up with recommendations from specialty referrals. Co-manages patients with specialty providers when indicated.
    • Utilizes available clinical resources. Discusses complicated or challenging cases with the supervising physician.
    • Participates in department quality improvement activities, staff educational programs, attends departmental meetings, and demonstrates clinical competency in the delivery of patient care services.

Job Location

Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States

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